Don't try and memory hole it. Everyone was convinced Switch 1 was going to fail. People complained about the prices of it's games and accessories, the original convoluted plans of its online service, the lack of game announcements, the supposed lack of power.

There were a lot of legit concerns and backlash about the original Switch, similar to how there's a lot of criticism about how Switch 2 info was revealed. The only difference is that people are more on edge about it because of recent economic concerns.

I can attest to that, big time.

I know I'm close to a week late on this.
But as far as this "pricing disaster" goes, the only pricing that I'd even consider close to disastrous would be the software seemingly going up to $70-80, which is an industry-wide deal, not just a Nintendo deal.

As far as the system itself being $450 goes - I actually don't think that's a problem at all. It's a little higher than what I and many others would have liked, $400 being the widely agreed sweet spot, but given what the system is and what it's capable of, $450 is a fair price point.

That is not going to happen this time.. This is greed pure and simple.

I have to lul at people comparing GTA etc. The price of the console is fine if it is what i think it is (Even if its 50 more then i thought) but them game prices f me no way..

If anything the impressions (especially people who got to demo the Switch 2 hands-on) have been far more glowing for Switch 2.

The criticisms and whining about pricing have been louder, but the only thing it's proving is that the demand for Nintendo has never been higher. People are reading the market signs backwards and thinking they're Nostradamus.

Provided the tariffs stick as high as they're declared or even lower but noticeable, I don't think there's a way to fix it in the USA. You can't expect Nintendo to eat all the tariffs.
But the prices listed on April 2nd are already an issue and would be even more so if they're raised.
-Games should cap at $70, and $60 should still be the standard.
-Joy-Con 2 pair should be $80 or under
-Pro Controller should be $70 or under
-Charging Grip should be $30 or under
-The Dock should be $89.99 or under
And keep in mind, a lot of stuff on Switch is and has been overpriced. Nintendo games haven't gotten price cuts yet, and pretty much every Wii U port is $60 which is ridiculous.
I truly don't know what Nintendo can even do. I'd love the price of almost everything lowered in the USA and world in general, but Nintendo would look really wishy-washy. Regarding their pricing, I think they should finally give price cuts to Switch (it's past time) and drop Mario Kart World to $70. But again, tariffs in the USA could be an issue.

Inflation does not just hit consumers, it also hits companies. Nintendo has seen costs rise, the only way to balance is to raise prizes or work more efficiently. I applauded Nintendo for hiring instead of firing, so I'm not getting upset if overall their prizes increase.

Fair point.

Correct. That's indeed a great merit for Nintendo.

But still, $80 and $90 games, at Nintendo budget, is pure greed. 

GTA VI at $80 and budget of $400-500M, i get It.

Mario Kart at $80 and budget of, maybe, $50-100M, i don't get It...

Gamers: "Mario Kart for $80!!? Greedy Nintendo! DROP THE PRICE!

Also gamers: "GTA for $80-90!!? Sold! Take my money Rockstar!"

People upset about Nintendo charging $80, yet defend Rockstar for for potentially charging $90 for GTA have no right to complain about the former in that case.