There is already a lot of hype behind the Nintendo Switch 2 after its first official teaser. But while finer details are still unclear, a new report has revealed more details regarding its pricing. The Switch 2 is expected to get a price hike to reflect improved hardware, but it might still be more affordable than most Windows gaming handhelds.
Nintendo Switch 2 to launch for $399
According to a new report from the Co-founder of SuperData Research, Joost Van Dreunen (Via), Nintendo is planning on raising the price of the Switch 2 over the original Switch. To recall, the first Nintendo Switch launched for 299 US Dollars, while the upcoming Switch 2 model will reportedly cost around 399 US Dollars. This price hike will reflect the advanced hardware being featured on the next gen gaming handheld and is in line with our previous report as well.
For just 399 US Dollars, the Switch 2 would also be cheaper than Windows gaming handhelds and other competitors like the Steam Deck. However, it also takes the core audience into account as well. The analyst claims that the company aims to strike a balance between advancements in hardware and retaining its key customer base. Gone are the times when console makers focused on selling physical units.
Now, the emphasis is on platform sustainability with features like backwards compatibility and sustained updates, which are better at keeping people attached to the platform. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report at the moment, so take this news with a pinch of salt and stick around for more.
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