Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse Livestream Flooded With Price Concerns
The Nintendo Switch 2 Treehouse livestream on April 2 was dominated by angry comments from viewers, expressing frustration over the high prices of upcoming games for the new console. Despite showcasing new titles like *Mario Kart World*, *Donkey Kong Bananza*, and *Kirby Air Riders*, the livestream’s chat was overwhelmed by requests for Nintendo to lower the game prices, which seemed to overshadow the actual content.
The controversy started after the Nintendo Direct, where no official price for the Switch 2 console was announced. However, game prices were revealed shortly after, with *Mario Kart World* priced at $80 for the digital version, $10 higher than the industry standard.
Additionally, *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild* and *Tears of the Kingdom* upgrades for the Switch 2 will cost $10 more, while some physical copies of games will be sold as Game-Key cards, requiring online downloads.
In some European markets, physical versions of *Mario Kart World* will cost even more—up to 90 euros. Fans are concerned that these high prices could set a worrying precedent for the future of gaming, particularly with analysts predicting that *Grand Theft Auto 6* could cost $100. Despite the backlash, analysts still believe the Switch 2 will perform well in its first year, though the pricing strategy remains a hot topic of debate.
