US Sales: November 2025 (Circana)

[Kyuu]

Lucas-Rio said:

Kyuu said:

Only digital PS5 is cheaper than Switch 2. PS5 with disc drive is only cheaper with heavy discounts, and the Pro is much more expensive.

When PS5 faced shortages, retailers force bundled multiple games and even accessories to control demand and increase profits. They stopped when shipments met demand.

Nintendo probably needs to stop forcing Mario Kart World bundles if they wish to maximize hardware sales without losing money. In Europe, every Mario Kart World is effectively being sold at only €40 when bundled (vs the official €90 physical.) By shipping more standard consoles without MKW bundled, hardware sales should improve, and MKW's dollar sales may stay about the same.

I wonder why MKW is being mass bundled at a discount. Doesn't seem like a good move but what do I know.

Mario Kart is bundled because Nintendo knwo that the price is a problem, it's an attempt to soften the blow.

The thing is that Mario Kart World has not hit like it was supposed to. From what I have read people were underwelmed by the overworld and worst, hated the structure of the GP cup online which is a deal breaker.

That will be the first Mario Kart I don't buy since the GBA one even when I will get the Switch 2. Nintendo missed the mark with this open world move. It won't reach Mario Kart  8 status.

The Mario Kart bundle only softens the blow for those interested in the game. For everyone else, the bundle is a €40 tax. It's a barrier.

Prices being a concern is fair. But People were concerned about Switch 1 and PS5 prices as well, and both of them overperformed. Switch 1 easily outsold the generally cheaper PS4. I don't necessarily expect Switch 2 to repeat that against PS5, but it's too early to say the console is overpriced.