How Does Switch 2's Launch Price Compare To Past Nintendo Systems?

The big talking point out of last week's Switch 2 Direct hasn't been the system deep dive, the Donkey Kong reveal, or the weird little camera; it's mainly been about Nintendo's approach to pricing.The messaging was non-existent in the Direct itself, but in the minutes and hours after it ended, we learnt that games would reach up to £75/$80 (in the case of Mario Kart World) and the system alone would set us back £395.99 / $449.99. While not unexpected, that's still a lot of money.The Switch 2 is a powerful bit of kit and a strong upgrade on its predecessor, so it's no surprise that Nintendo's suggested retail price has perked up to match. But there's no denying that hitting $500 before any peripheral bells and whistles are thrown in is a tough pill to swallow. We thought it would be worthwhile diving into the Nintendo history books to see how the Switch 2 compares to the company's pricing strategies from the 1980s to the present day.Below, you will find a list of every major Nintendo co...