1-2-Switch costs $50 - Is that expensive?

[Conina]

Why would you need a $300 handheld console + a $50 game to play a few cheap party games?

If you are into these mini games... why not just use the device you already have in your pocket?
http://appcrawlr.com/ios-apps/best-apps-fun-to-play-with-a-group

A lot of the "1 2 switch" games wouldn't need a device at all. 2 people can have a "gun duel" with their fingers and the rest of the group can score who has won... wouldn't that be even more fun instead of having an electronic "judge"?