Furious fans hijack Nintendo Treehouse: Live stream with demands to 'drop the price'

Date:
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:24 +0000

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The Nintendo Switch 2's controversial price has fans divided, and they're now taking their frustrations directly to the source.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Fans
are demanding that Nintendo "drop the price" of the Switch 2 The Treehouse: Live chat gets hijacked as fans spam the same request The Nintendo Switch 2
is priced at $449.99, while Switch 2 games will cost upwards of $80

The Nintendo Switch 2 's controversial price has fans divided, and they're
now taking their frustrations directly to the source.

Nintendo's first Treehouse: Live of the week is now live, showcasing some of the Switch 2's brand new games like Mario Kart World , Donkey Kong Bananza , and Welcome Tour .

However, instead of expressing excitement for the launch lineup, fans are practically begging Nintendo to "drop the price!" of its upcoming console, which is confirmed to cost $449.99 / 395.99.

With over 120K viewers watching, as of writing, it's hard to find just one comment that isn't demanding a lower price tag, with some joking that they will be "spending their life savings" on the console. Image 1 of 4 Nintendo Treehouse: Live chat (Image credit: Future) Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: Nintendo) Image 3 of 4 (Image credit: Nintendo) Image 4 of 4 (Image credit: Future)

While others are blaming United States President Donald Trump for the recent increase in tariffs , there are also fans commenting on the high cost of Switch 2 games.

They're currently retailing for upwards of $79.99 / 75.99 and $89.99 / 85.99, with some arguing that a console and one single game together is simply too expensive.

Following the release of the Nintendo 3DS in 2011, Nintendo significantly reduced the price of the handheld from $249.99 to $169.99, following poor launch sales. Considering the contentious price of the Switch 2, it wouldn't be surprising for Nintendo to pull a similar move if it finds itself in the same situation.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct aired yesterday, confirming that the console
will launch on June 5, 2025 , with Switch 2 preorders scheduled to open on April 8.

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