Nintendo proceeded with their live stream event as scheduled. This broadcast was aimed at further building and maintaining the buzz and anticipation around the upcoming Switch 2 console.
However, the previously revealed pricing strategy for the new hardware has unfortunately generated significant displeasure among many players. This dissatisfaction seems especially acute among international players, often attributed to various widely understood regional pricing disparities and economic considerations.
Immediately following the start of the live stream, the comment sections were rapidly inundated with user feedback. A dominant theme among comments from international viewers was the direct demand, frequently expressed as: “DROP THE PRICE!“
Due to recent changes in tariff policies and fluctuations in the yen exchange rate, the overseas version of "Mario Kart: World" is priced at $79.99, which is noticeably higher than the $59.99 to $69.99 launch price of its predecessor on previous consoles. Notably, Japanese players are benefiting from lower prices compared to their counterparts in Europe and America.
Nintendo has yet to comment on the situation, but it doesn't rule out the chance of a compromise in the future as global policies evolve.
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