| Torpoleon said: @PAOerfulone Honestly, I don't think we should expect the Switch 2 to be $400 at launch, even if it is less powerful than PS5 & XSX, considering it operates as a handheld as well. I would think that $450 for a digital only version and $500 for a physical/digital model would make sense so that they can maximize profit, assuming the launch lineup is ready. Same price as PS5 even if it is less powerful, but the Switch was the same price as the PS4 & XONE in 2017, despite being less powerful. If Nintendo permanently slashed the price of the Switch going into last holiday, I'd be inclined to say $400-$450, but it appears they are keeping the current pricing, so I could see these offerings: Switch Lite: $200 Switch V2: $300 Switch OLED: $350 Switch 2 Digital: $450 Switch 2 Physical/Digital: $500 I feel like the lowest Switch 2 model should be at least $100 more expensive than the Switch OLED in order to justify both of their existences. The Switch 2 models would use LCD screens by the way, but considering how the screen and controllers will almost certainly be bigger and the hardware will be more powerful (likely 4K docked), it would justify the $100 increase over the OLED. Helps that most Switch owners seem to just have the original with the 6.2 inch screen. I do see Lite and OLED models coming later down the road for Switch 2 of course. |
I don't think Nintendo will price the Switch too high. $400 seems to be the sweet spot, $450 is possible but wouldn't be good for sales. Above $450 is definitely too much. (Of course the Switch 2 will be outsold at any price during its launch months). Above $400 is simply not in the price range Nintendo wants to be. They need those parents who buy consoles for their kids and I just don't see them doing it above $400.
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