Mario Kart World: $80 Solo, $50 With Switch 2 Bundle

At today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo officially unveiled the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2025. The base model of the Nintendo Switch 2 will be available at a retail price of $449.99. For those looking for a bit more value, Nintendo is offering a bundle that includes Mario Kart World for just $499.99.

For fans interested in purchasing Mario Kart World separately, the game is priced at a hefty $79.99. This marks a significant price point, especially when compared to the pricing strategy for games on the original Nintendo Switch. Notably, the original console saw only one game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, priced at $70. The newly announced Donkey Kong Bananza also follows this $70 price trend.

You can find comprehensive coverage of all the announcements from today's Nintendo Direct right here.

What do you think about the $449.99 price tag for the Nintendo Switch 2? Is it too expensive, cheaper than expected, about right, or do you have another opinion? Share your thoughts in the comments section!