Nintendo fans respond to 'steep' Switch 2 price increases

Nintendo has released an update to the prices of certain Switch 2 hardware, and it's caused some fans to call the new prices "steep".

Last week, Nintendo announced the new prices for Switch 2 hardware in the US, following a small delay in response to the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

The Switch 2 console will remain at the announced price of $449.99; however, certain accessories like controllers, charging grips, and screen protectors are slightly increased.

Here are the confirmed US retailer prices for the Switch 2 and accessories:

• Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
• Mario Kart World - $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99 ($79.99)
• Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99 ($89.99)
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99 ($34.99)
• Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99 ($19.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99 ($49.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99 ($109.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99 ($34.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99 ($79.99)
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99 ($29.99)
• Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99

Naturally, Nintendo fans aren't happy with the changes.

"Joy Con 2 pairs costing near $100 is criminal," wrote one comment on Reddit. "How much you wanna bet they'll have the stick drift issue again?"

"I suppose I shouldn't be surprised by a company thats now trying to charge $10 for a hardware tutorial "game" that should be a free pack-in," wrote another comment.

With everything getting a lot more expensive these days, it's clear that gaming as a hobby is starting to price more people out.

As another user on Reddit put it: "It's going to sell great, the games will sell well, and we will have a new precedent for stupidly expensive games."

Hopefully Nintendo listens to the feedback and can find room to adjust the prices accordingly. The more expensive games become, the fewer people can enjoy this hobby.

And once that happens, companies may start struggling to sell as many copies as they once did.