- The president of Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa said that the increase in inflation and the exchange rate will play a role in the Switch 2 price
- The company also takes into account “affordable prices”
- The original switch will not see a drop in price after the versions of Switch 2
The president of Nintendo Shuntaro Furukawa shared an overview of the potential cost of the Nintendo Switch 2.
After the publication of the financial results of the Nintendo N3 number on February 4, an Q&R took place where Furukawa was invited to comment on the price of Nintendo equipment and if inflation and exchange rates played a role in the decision the cost of switch 2 (via Nintendo everything).
Furukawa said Nintendo is aware of the increase in inflation and that the exchange rate has also changed since the launch of the original switch, but has recognized that the upcoming console price would be in accordance with “affordable prices that Customers are waiting “.
“We are aware that inflation is currently increasing and that the exchange rate environment has changed considerably since the launch of Switch Nintendo in 2017,” said Furukawa.
“We must also consider the affordable prices that customers expect Nintendo products. When we consider the price of our products, we think that it is necessary to consider these factors from several angles …”
The president continued by saying that he could not announce the price of the Switch 2 for the moment “but we consider that he takes into account various points”.
However, Furukawa confirmed that Nintendo does not intend to modify the current cost of the original switch, so that customers should not expect a price drop after the Switch 2 is finally released.
After officially announced the Switch 2 last month, Nintendo confirmed that the console will be launched in 2025 and that a new Nintendo Direct showcase will be broadcast on April 2.
During the live flow, it is likely that we will finally learn the release date, as well as the cost of the equipment. Techradar Gaming provides that the cost of switch 2 will be around $ 399.99 / £ 349.99 £ 699.95 to, or less.
