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Nintendo Switch 2: Gamers Slam Price and Lack of Discounts

4/13/2025

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Nintendo's new Switch 2, priced at $450, is stirring controversy as gamers express frustration over its steep cost and the absence of game discounts. President Doug Bowser addressed these affordability worries, hinting that older models will still be available. With no achievement system at launch, Nintendo's push for improved multiplayer could leave budget-conscious players feeling left out.

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Nintendo's new Switch 2, priced at $450, is stirring controversy as gamers express frustration over its steep cost and the absence of game discounts. President Doug Bowser addressed these affordability worries, hinting that older models will still be available. With no achievement system at launch, Nintendo's push for improved multiplayer could leave budget-conscious players feeling left out.