Summary
A notable gaming financial analyst has predicted how much theNintendo Switch 2is going to cost. Many questions have been answered about Nintendo’s next mainline console, with more information regarding theNintendo Switch 2set to be revealed during an upcoming Nintendo Direct livestream on April 2. When the console was first shown off back in January, fans finally got to see the system itself, as well as a short look at a newMario Kartgame that is in development for the Switch 2.
One thing gamers are likely eager to learn is exactly how much they are going to have to save up to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 when it finally launches later this year. There have been many leaks and insiderpredictions about the Nintendo Switch 2’s priceover the past month or so, with many saying that the system could cost somewhere around $400 or $500. In comparison, the original Switch was priced at $299.99 when it launched in 2017, with later models remaining roughly around the same ballpark.
Analyst Thinks Nintendo Switch 2 Will Cost $399
Dreunen also stated that while there might be potential issues with tariffs and trade wars in the coming months, Nintendo will likely aim to maintain its usual balance of profit and affordability with the Switch 2. He believes that theNintendo Switch 2’s backward compatibilitywith old Switch games and the console’s close similarities with its predecessor are a sign that Nintendo is focusing more on retaining its current fans and slowly moving players toward the Switch 2 rather than gaining immediate hardware sales.
Lastly, Dreunen says that Nintendo isn’t too worried about leveraging Nintendo Switch Online as much as Sony and Microsoft do their respective subscription services, nor willPC-based competitors like Steam Deckand Asus ROG Ally threaten Nintendo’s profits much due to their higher price points. This is all just an educated guess at this point, and gamers will probably have to wait until April 2 to find out how much theNintendo Switch 2will cost.
