This can be tricky to predict since Nintendo never sells their console at a loss, but I wouldn't be surprised if it does retail for $299.99 at launch. The Switch was already incredibly underpowered and outdated when it released with hardware that was several years old by that point, yet still could get decent graphics and even performance like MK8D and Super Mario Odyssey. Splatoon 3 took advantage of AI upscaling for the first time, which would be cheaper to utilize rather than pushing high end hardware on a handheld. A handheld that's meant to be for the masses at that rather than niche.
The Switch 2 will of course be a lot more powerful than the original Switch, so handheld mode isn't really much of a concern, but docked mode is where a lot of the criticism will be directed at. 1080p just won't cut it with a next-gen Switch in 2024 or 2025. So if Nintendo is able to fully embrace AI upscaling that will allow 4K in docked mode, then Nintendo should be golden and will allow that $299.99 price point. I doubt the Switch 2 will be able to natively play at 4K.
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