Adjusted for inflation, Switch costs the same as launch as Wii (in US)

[Cerebralbore101]

rjason12 said:

Cerebralbore101 said:
The difference is that the Wii was $150 cheaper than the competition and came with a pack in game. This time around the Switch costs just as much as the other systems, and doesn't come with a free game. After you factor in a free Uncharted 4, the PS4 is $240. So Nintendo is asking $300 for old outdated tech, when Sony and MS are asking $240 for current gen tech.

What do people not understand?!?! Nintendo isn't using old outdated tech. This tech at the very oldest is from 2013 (which I highly doubt it is, prob newer). It's customized from top of the line Nvidia parts.

Right you are. Weaker tech, not outdated. But weaker because it is portable. Nintendo should work on getting a better battery for the Switch ASAP. Anything under four hours is a terrible battery life. If the Switch could play BoTW, or Skyrim for six hours without needing a recharge, then they could market that portable aspect like crazy.