They got too Confident

They got too Confident

And too greedy. I hope they're forced to drop the price in shame like they did with the 3DS and Wii U.

Yeah. They let the Switch 1’s success get to their heads.

Still buying it, for the inevitable exploits the launch models will have

like I said in the other thread.
this like being told that you have to pay to attend your university's welcome week.

all of this seethe because tendies get bloodborne 2

The console wars are over. Nintendo has games. Tendies fucking won.

Bloodborne Battle Royale

Ok but Nintendo still won. I know you pants shitting retards think "winning = losing" because you are eternal losers siding with others losers, but the switch 2 will be even more successful than the first. Meanwhile, your discord full of pathetic browns and manchildren will spend 10 years of your lives here screeching about how we lost while the sales records just keep getting broke. I almost pity you.

They knew they could get away with it because they showed a game line-up that was too good to miss out on.

I don't even care about Bloodborne 2, I thought the first one was grossly overrated, I just wanted to purchase the system and games at a reasonable price and expected Nintendo would make that possible and Nintendo spat in my face then laughed at me for being so naive.

It seems there's some real NEET reaction to the pricing. I didn't think the console or price tags are that prohibitive. But I also buy games very sparingly, balancing it with other hobbies. I wonder if they announce a price cut within a year if the adopters aren't there.

You're fucking retarded if you think it's gonna outsell the switch during a fucking recession

Miss me yet?

I thought it was gonna be 400$ cause of inflation. Not super happy with 450$ but it's whatever

Yes and the carts will be red as well with more pins on the back. They need to release a red console.

How much is it though? Is it $80 because if so I am going to kek so hard

Nobody who's complaining actually buys games. It's some weird ritual they do where they have to justify their piracy every time even though nobody asked

APOLOGIZE

Use. The fucking. Vouchers.
You don't have to buy the games again, just get the patch.

those prices are wack. why is bravely default only 40$?

I literally just finished a replay of botw the other why does this always happen to me

They won't make a price cut.
If anything more bundle packs.

Get vouchers. Get digital games.
If you reeeeeally want physical """ownership""" wait 2 years for Walmart sales.

I'm not paying $90 for a stick with a digital DRM license

Imagine Valve selling this lmao

I was hoping it would be 299. The Internet said below $500. It's below $500. I think it's a bit extreme at $450 but meh. Nvidia hardware is spendy. But you get stable framerates with nvidia. Even on the original switch, we had drops but they never broke the games. On my ps5, some titles would freeze then pick back up. At least it's not AMD hardware under the hood. It could be worse.

Then don't lol nobody cares

This would've been a pack in title under iwata

This should've been a pack in title

ftfy

Under iwata it would have been part of the OS and run at first launch. He knew how to put on a show.

we need to talk about this and spread awareness

fuck nintendo and their scummy business practices

Lol it's cute that you think that you matter or that your opinion has any value.

That backwards compatability takes some sting out of immediate adoption. I haven't gotten Jamboree yet, so I might skip the Switch 2 upgrade and get the Switch cartidge w/ the bundle for maximum savings.

You are going to pay for it like you did Monster Hunter Wilds. Ignoring inflation and ballooning budgets isn't going to magically make prices stop increasing.

It's like their brains just fell out of their heads. They have the perfect anti role model in Sony and somehow they still make almost all the same mistakes that lead to Sony's downfall.

this tranny is getting wiiu electric boogalo lmao

how much is nintendo paying you for this?

scummy business practices

you mean such as making fun games

Fun fact, it was Reggie that pushed for Wii Sports to be free on the Wii. At first Iwata was very resistant but came arohnd

Don't be retarded. Not buying it will force a price decrease no matter what factors are driving up pricing, because then it's either a price drop or go out of business.

NTA but I wish nintendo payed me for shitposting but keep fighting the good fight little freedom fighter row row fight the power!

I wanted a switch 2 mostly because I want to replace my switch with an OLED version and I thought that would be a waste of money if I was just gonna buy a switch 2 after that. Switch 2 will be $225 more than the OLED model. What do bros…

NTA

uh huh ;)

keep doing it for free good little slave!

I want a switch 2 for the new games and it'll be nice to play older switch games with better performance/graphics

It's gonna be another 3DS. It'll do well, but not surpass the Switch, which is going to be vaguely frustrating to Nintendo and investors, as the line won't go up as much.

I'm not defending Nintendo. I just think you're retarded. You're pissing into the wind. You're the kid in class that's screeching incessantly about shit nobody cares about and nobody is listening to you. Everyone is laughing at you because your behavior is unacceptable. You're not making any difference and nobody is on your side. We're not your personal army. If something isn't woke, it can cost $950 and I'll still buy it. Relax. You'll be ok. You'll survive.

What’s the point of buying a brand new console that’s hundreds of dollars if you’re only going to get a few games?

>NTA

uh huh ;)

keep doing it for free good little slave!

don't forget the 3DS did terrible at first. It only came back around cause of a big price drop and free games from nintendo

You actually need to remove a sizeable portion of the market. So far the only people "boycotting" are neets that pirate everything anyway

Ain't giving console mafia a single cent.

nintendo marketing shills out in full force today kek

everyone attacked eric and ACfag for being too much of dicksucking tendiefags in the famitsu thread

NOOOOOO YOU CANT DO THAT NINTENDO NUMBER ONE

suddenly nintendo fucks over the entire game industry by raising the price of a game by 20 dollars

eric and ACfag were right all along. The reatrded famitsu trannies jerked off a company so hard that nintendo just spit in their face for the endless praise and all the famitsufags are just gonna endlessly defend shitendo for scamming the fuck out of them

he said the same about the snes and wii

They showed like 2 woke things and the rest was pretty based. Tomorrow will be make or break for the system though. Right now tensions are high. The need mainline games. If they drop the ball tomorrow, it's Joever for the fiscal year. Sell while you can. I don't own Nintendo stock. They seem scary to work with. They seemingly do retarded shit out of nowhere. I'm sure they'll bring the games though. But if nothing is coming for a few years, the stock will slump.

$20 reeeeeeeee

You'll survive.

I have a feeling that the Kirby Air Rider game is gonna flop. Why would you release another racing game alongside Mario Kart in the same year?
I think I’ll hold off on buying the console until we get a confirmed Smash release or OLED screen

don't forget the 3DS did terrible at first

That's an understatement. Sold so poorly out of the gate that they had to drop the price by $80 just four months after release.

eric

Way to give yourself away.

they know the goyim won't actually resist
it's like how netflix raises prices and stuffs in ads
or how plex keeps changing its pricing model and now functions as a subscription service
normalfags will just keep slurping it down, and these companies know this

I'm surprised at the level of shovelware at launch so far. They're not leading with anything that most people care about and this might bite them in the bum. It's all pretty meh. I'm not angry or anything. The prices seem fine. I'm just not wowed by anything showed so far. Maybe donkey kong. They shouldn't have showed Metroid for the switch 1 last week. That kind of spoiled it for me. That should have been a switch 2 exclusive launch title. They don't seem as organized for some reason.

A few games a year add up, especially if you replay them. I've gotten thousands of hours out of single titles, plus 50+80 hours regularly on Nintendo exclusives. imo that's getting my money's worth.

Metroid doesn’t sell as well as DK

This. I'd rather play a game I love than play 20 that I don't. I guess that's why I'm not upset over the pricing.

Eh. Fair enough.

Botw was also a Wii U game and nobody gave a shit anyways.

That's another option.
Anyways I don't care about Mario Party.

nah, pigs will buy

This move will just make emulator autists emboldened to fuck Nintendo harder.

seething about inflation isn't going to make emulation easier, retard.

BOTW now remastered twice and sold for even more than it's original MSRP

LMAO this is tendies TLOU part 1 moment for sure.

cocky*

The ports are 80, but how much are the new NS2 games?
If they're 80, all hope is lost.

The switch 1 has such a vast library that there is no reason to buy a switch 2.
For all the people saying that the shit revealed during the direct was actually sooo good no the fuck it wasn't.
An $80 Mario Kart that admittedly looks at least like it's trying some new things, but guess what
It's fucking Mario Kart. Are you seriously cooming your pants over like a C tier Nintendo franchise. That was the only 1st party launch title announced for launch. The rest of the launch support is focuses on slightly upgraded ports. If you have even the slightest semblance if taste you won't give a single shit about the exclusive roll simulator that is going to look like shit, and DK will probably be fun but open world 3d games are not my thing and I fucking love regular dk games so for me it's kind of annoying.

And that was thanks to Iwata's decision to reverse it, but he's dead now.
Switch 2 is very post-Iwata Nintendo, and it shows; corporate, expensive, and insidious.

But I also buy games very sparingly

This is what I don't get about people who complain about game prices. Like how many games do you actually buy or plan to buy? $70-80 for a game is still gay, but I can handle it because I only buy games at that price maybe once every 2-3 months, anything else is real cheap stuff from a sale or keysite on my PC.

What fucking madman is getting a Switch 2 and then buying 4-5 games right off the bat?

penisy**

Right but it shouldn't be on the switch 1. Pokemon I understand, that's for children. But Metroid should be a switch 2 exclusive launch title. I'm just saying they're a bit disorganized with no clear cut vision. This new management lacks the wisdom iwata had and it shows. They lack showmanship. It's like when we lost steve jobs. It took Apple a long time to get back into the groove of bringing the magic. With the m series macs and iPhone 14 pro max, 15, and now 16, they've started to really figure it out. I can really see the parallels. Bringing back treehouse is the right step though. But they're making a lot of little mistakes. Nothing major which is good. Welcome Tour needs to be installed on every switch 2 and launch on first boot. Selling the tutorial is stupid. Not life changing. Just a dumb move. They're doing a lot right though.
No oled
120hz with hdr
Dlss (not showed but I'm sure that's how they're achieving 120)
4k dock
Hal effect sticks (not showed but it should have been briefly mentioned) yes they're hal effect because the leaks showed it.
The pricing is a bit high and they might need to back track down to $400, this could make people happy. It's a mind trick. Idiots will fall for it.
Listening to investors but still doing what they do best

But they really feel like they don't have a clear vision just yet, they're just following a path until they're more comfortable doing crazy shit.

AND BOO IS IN THE CALL

Mario kart is C-tier

That may have been true before Mario Kart 8, but it’s one of Nintendo’s heavy hitters.

Isn't Mario Kart their highest selling Switch game? Or maybe it's Animal Crossing? Anyway it doesn't matter. Kids aren't gonna run out and beg their parents for that shit when it looks exactly the same as the last one.

Yeah, I see no reason to buy one until Christmas at LEAST for the game library to actually pad out and so you have something to play. Summer and Autumn directs will be big for Nintendo: otherwise, it might be a 2026 console for me. And there's a good chance of that happening.

MUH INFLATION YOU'LL TAKE YOUR $90 GAMES AND YOU'LL LIKE IT

Kids aren't gonna run out and beg their parents for that shit when it looks exactly the same as the last one

Nothing about the history of Nintendo should lead you to believe this. If you have Anon Babble tell it to you, series like Pokemon and 3D Mario would be long dead.

You'll survive.

This is the marketing phrase they’re going with. What insidious cunts Nintendo has become. I hope the tariffs tear them apart lmao.

Will the profits be worth it for Nintendo? I can see them cutting back if not enough people are buying.

So you'll be ok. Relax and try to breathe. You have your answer and it seems that you know what you want. Iwata died. This is the new leadership. There's nothing we can do to bring him back. The pricing isn't the issue. It's like if they release some cool shit tomorrow during treehouse, it'll be alright. If not, then it's time to get pissed. They always talked about mario and zelda and animal crossing and pikman at treehouse. In essance, iwata is still with us. They stopped doing treehouse because it was taking a toll on iwata's health. It's back now. Just wait and see.

On one hand tendies are the reason jews call us cattle. On the other hand the Wii U did happen.

That may have been true before Mario Kart 8

That's never been true. Mario Kart has always been a top 5 seller whatever console it shows up on, the IP is fucking huge.
People who don't play video games play Mario Kart.

It's so funny that you think you'll get one during Christmas. You're a special kind of retard aren't you?

Don't forget to pay for your tech demo tendie!
Don't forget to subscribe to the Expansion pack Nintendo Switch online tier tendie!
Don't forget to buy the new gamecube controller tendie!
Don't forget to buy the games you already own for the Nintendo Switch again tendie!

Thanks for the reminders :) good looking out friend.

Man I hope they raise the pricing on the NSO and get rid of the $20 version entirely. Please god make this happen.

These things won't be sold out lmao.

built-in mic

built-in fan

built-in storage

that price tag

Yes. I like having increased entry failing points that will require me to buy a whole new ass console if any of these break.

the console price tag

the game price tag

the subscription price tag

Kid entertainment sure is becoming more and more expensive over the years.

I hope they raise the price of PSN to $500 and get rid of all the lower tiers. Please God make this happen.

Ohh this tendie is a little angry. Funny thing is my wish has a higher chance of happening. Not because Nintendo is far more greedy than Sony could ever dream to be, but because god likes me more than you.

Hahahahaha aaaa hahahahaha ok. Lmao hahahahahahahaha holy shit ahahahahahahaha my sides.... Holy shit you're serious ... That makes it even funnier hahahahahaha holy fuck. Thanks for the laugh.

Tendies will pay for it anyways kek

I'm not angry, i was pointing out how stupid you sound.

You're having a crash out over a faggoty children's iPad toy being sold for 500 dollaryoos with 90 dollaryoo games, please get a job, your parents want you out of the house.

it is sold out (it won't be)

I just wait to buy it

Nothing will happen to them. Nintendo is literally too big to fail and it has a cultist level fanbase that will buy anything the shit out.
Watch how the switch 2 becomes the most sold console of all time within 5 years.

I can believe it if they actually get good games

metroid prime STILL doesn't have a date, btw

Waiting is king. I'm not laughing at you thinking that you'll be able to get one during Christmas time. That's the worst time to get anything new that a lot of people want. I think I'm going to wait a year. I'll it everyone argue. I'll wait and see. Being a waitfag is the best way to be.

Nintendo quite literally fell multiple times in its history, notably going from Wii to Wii U and from DS to 3DS and had to rapidly course correct which did not work for one but somewhat did for the other

They fell with the virtual boy, they fell with the Gameboy pocket, they fell with the GameCube. I'm not saying any of these things were abject failures but Nintendo will survive. Imma be a wait fag.

Yep, it will probably be a 3DS situation, overpriced with too little draw early so people (Casuals) stick to their OG Switch due the high price, end up being forced to do a minor price drop and double back along with actually getting a new Zelda/Pogaymon to hook the casuals, get fondly remembered as being great despite fucking up and being greedy at the start.

Or im just being a optimist here.

Will only consider when it comes out with an OLED screen, and only buy physical VNs if they ever release those like FSN+Ataraxia, Tsukime and Mahoyo rerun
And only if Valve doesnt release a Deck 2 (OLED) by that time, otherwise I dont give a shit about nintenbro hardware

You will live to see the 3DS reborn again in your life time

Pretty funny ngl

$500 USD for a half decent GPU

$500 USD for a decent console

The price is set. All you need to do is make the cutoff if you want to keep gaming.

nta but trying to buy it around the holidays is the worst time because that's when everyone is going to try and get one to make Little Timmy's Christmas.
If you're going to get one this year, try doing it in the fall.

It depends on tomorrow. If all we see tomorrow is more of the same, it might actually drop in price. I have no idea why they haven't been developing for this system all this time though. It feels like they've been off doing cocaine and partying instead of making games for the system.

I doubt 90 bucks for physical will happen since GTA6 will push everything up to 100 bucks.

I can't wait for the shitshow, that will be so fucking awesome forcing Nintendo to raise the price to 100.

August is a good time as well. Second batch consoles and all that.

Said the kid-mentality poster with grammar to boot

it might actually drop in price

lol
lmao

Why no OLED screen wtf?? No rain yet to upgrade from my Switch OLED

Their release date of June is probably statistically sound.
The run out their initial batch, and by the time the restock happens, the holiday rush would be in full effect.

Gaming is now more expensive than collecting Warhammer toys or playing MtG competitively. Allow that to sink in.

tendies suddenly love From Software now

but it's multiplayer slop

Kek

Not including the welcome your actually makes a lot of sense. Someone paying $450 or $500 for a console isn't going to mind paying $15 to get it, especially if retailers can really push it.

GW and Hasbro might see that and jack up the prices, then use tariffs as an excuse.

I HURT MYSELF TODAY

TO SEE IF I STILL FEEL

Pay up tendies!!!!
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

They never even released a "Nintendo Select" line of games for the switch. Instead they were gracious enough to sell you the same game again but for a higher cost.

They're not going to cut back. Their strategy is staring you dead in the face.

They will prolong Switch 1's lifespan (like Sony with PS4). Continue to release Switch 1 games, add updated pack versions for Switch 2 owners (like Sony with PS4 and PS5). Sprinkle a few bigger budget Switch 2 exclusives (like Sony with PS5).

Nintendo will probably have Gamefreak stick around on Switch 1 platform to maximize profit (since their games are no where near as technical/optimize as Zelda BotW/TotK or Xenoblade Chronicles. While Monolithsoft will spear head new Switch 2 games since they will actually make use of the hardware.

hello, fellow Jermamite

The price of the console is 100% not going down.
The games might though.

zoomer babble

They'd be better of dropping the price of the console than the games. A lot of rumours suggested that Nintendo would be increasing the price of games but they also suggested it would be to offset keeping the price of the console low. That both were increased has just pissed a lot of people off and will almost certainly impact sales.

I don't think Nintendo is ever going to start actually selling the console at a loss. Even if it would help them in the long run.
I'd bet anything the best we will see is $450 but it also comes with a game.

Kek Nintendo won.

It feels so surreal

The 'ick is no longer on 'eck I'm afraid :(

Don't worry, this isn't the first time it's happened. When Daemon X Machina came out, they came out and said "OMG WE HAVE THE GOOD VERSION OF ARMORED CORE, AC IS SHIT! WE WIN!"

then it went multiplat and everyone suddenly hated it.

I'd bet anything the best we will see is $450 but it also comes with a game.

If the console was $400 and the Mario Kart Pack was $450 they'd move a shitload of them and I guarantee no one would care all that much that their next games would be more expensive. They really fucked up with that pricing.

Selling the console at a loss is the ultimate foot in the door strategy.
Secure the sale first, and you can milk every dime off of software sales based on sunk initial cost.
It's literally why consoles are even sold at a loss to begin with.

Yep. It's just arrogance from Nintendo to think they can do this and they deserve to have another 3DS launch situation on their hands.

Switch 2 = Wii U

isn't this basically the whole american university thing? student loans and all. Still makes no sense to me.

Switch U

No birds will come to roost at the Nintendo Head Office tonight.
The gardens and courtyards will fall dead silent.
An ill wind will blow through the empty halls.
His spirit cannot rest tonight.

You do, dumbass. You can't attend if you don't get charged tuition fees first.

They still censor games???