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Topics: Nintendo, Nintendo Switch 2, Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, GTA 6, PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Topics: Nintendo, Nintendo Switch 2, Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto, GTA 6, PC, PlayStation, Xbox
GTA VI fans have braced themselves for the inevitable price hike with the highly anticipated Rockstar Games release.
Earlier this week, Nintendo finally revealed all the juicy details for the Switch 2 including specifications, release date, price, launch titles and more.
At launch, you’ll be able to pick up two versions of the Nintendo Switch 2, one with just the console and the other bundled with Mario Kart World.
Check out the Nintendo Switch 2 overview trailer below!
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As joyous as it was for fans to see what the Nintendo Switch 2 brings to the table, many fans were frustrated by the new high RRP introduced with some of its new games such as Mario Kart World having an RRP of £74.99, more than any standard PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S launch title.
Sure, the digital version is about £10 less, but it’s arguably what the physical game should cost and to me at least, feels like a tactic to push players towards digital games by picking the best out of two not-so-great options.
However, the biggest concern for me is that this will set a new standard and other publishers might think “Well, if Nintendo is doing it, so shall we” and charge an extra premium for standard edition games.
Moreover, many publishers will certainly try to hike up the price of standard edition games and then still try to sell us season passes, battle passes, DLC and in-game currency purchases on top.
“Yeah bros, I think GTA VI is gonna be $100,” said Redditor Specific-Ad-8430, referring to rumours that the highly anticipated Rockstar Games title is going to be the most expensive base launch game.
“Gross. I'm not buying it on day one then. I'll wait until it's on sale,” replied Filmy-Reference responding to another user mentioning the $114 Canadian price.
“I'll laugh if GTA VI is $70 and that ends up making Nintendo look like idiots,” said kurisu7885 with assult78 responding “Imagine they make it 59.99 just to screw with the other companies and encourage more Shark Card sales.”
“As long as people keep buying games at these prices, they will continue to increase,” exclaimed jasonrahl with a similar logic that can be said towards scalpers.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on 5 June 2025. Grand Theft Auto VI is currently scheduled to be released towards the end of this year on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.