Now ain't this some Apple-level greed. EA & the gang need to take notes. Sheesh! 
#Nintendo #Switchi #Switch2 #Gaming #VideoGames #Capitalism #CorporateGreed #TheLegendOfZelda
I’ve watched a lot of reactions to the #Switch2 #NintendoDirect, and apart from the price gaffes, this presentation was nearly pitch perfect. Nearly every game, plenty of which didn’t hit for me, made some people thrilled out of their minds!
Especially how they orchestrated the final three, Duskbloods, Air Riders, and Bananza. It’s a shame that the discussion was pulled away so fast, because this Direct was among their most well executed for generating hype.
So I’ve had a #NintendoSwitch for a little while now and the discovery of Nintendo Switch Online and the classic games included has absolutely changed how I feel about it. So much so that the announcements about the #Switch2 have me tempted. I might even trade in my #Xbox and go whole hog on Nintendo.
Lots of gamers out there venting about Nintendo’s pricing for #Switch2 games, etc. - mostly justified.
I’d like to use the opportunity to complain about Sony & #PS5
- PS+ cheapest plan is $80/yr USD - required for cloud saves. But only works for primary user. In order to get cloud saves need to pay $80/yr per household member?? (& they don’t offer a family plan & no method to backup saves to USB drive)
- PSVR2 controllers cannot be purchased separately. If you break one, you’re SOL
GOOD GRIEF. 
Switch 2, Mario Kart World, 3 pro controllers & a micro SD card plus tax = $1,322 Canadian.
Sure $450 is a lot for Switch 2 but here is other other consoles adjusted for inflation:
Switch: $390
WiiU: $416
Wii: $395
Gamecube: $359
N64: $405
SNES: $453
NES: $532
https://www.alojapan.com/1243230/japanese-charts-not-even-the-impending-switch-2-can-stop-this-mario-party/ Japanese Charts: Not Even The Impending Switch 2 Can Stop This Mario Party #charts #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #MonolithSoft #news #Nintendo #NintendoCube #NintendoSwitch #NintendoSwitch2 #party #RPG #Sales #SuperMarioPartyJamboree #SuperMarioPartyJamboreeNintendoSwitch2Edition+JamboreeTV #switch #Switch2 #XenobladeChroniclesX:DefinitiveEdition Image: Nintendo Hello, yes, we’re back with the boxed charts over in Japan. Apologies…
With reciprocal tariffs on hold, Nintendo can shift Switch 2 production into high gear and flood the U.S. market before new trade costs kick in. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/10/tech/nintendo-switch-tariff-pause/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #nintento #switch #switch2 #videogames #donaldtrump #tariffs
Turns out the Piranha Plant camera is kinda ass.
Nintendo’s Official Switch 2 Camera for GameChat Is 1080p, Hori’s Piranha Plant Switch 2 Camera Is 480p - IGN
Now that the 90-day tariffs have been paused, does that mean we will now be able to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in the coming days?
Analyst not sure Switch 2 will have the staying power of Switch:
Does it Switch up enough?
Kävin viime viikolla kokeilemassa Switch 2:ta ennakkoon – mahdollisesti jopa ensimmäisenä suomalaisena. Valitettavasti Pelaaja-lehden lakkautus tarkoittaa, etteivät fiilikseni pääse enää fyysiselle paperille. Kuumeisesti viikonvaiheessa kirjottamani ensitunnelmat löytyvät nyt sentään Pelaaja.fi 'stä 
YES! Switch 2 preordered from Nintendo!
SO EXCITED!
I've been boosting info about the Switch 2, especially regarding the tariffs, because it's something specific and tangible. People have been looking forward to the console's release for a long time. It illustrates what Trump's policies are doing to ordinary people, in concrete and relatable terms.
