Former Nintendo Staff Warns: Don’t Believe Switch 2 Price Leaks!

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Summary

  • Price leaks for Nintendo Switch 2 range from $399 to $499, but actual price remains unknown.
  • A former Nintendo employee advised fans not to trust retail price leaks.
  • More information will come on April 2.

Previous Nintendo staff members are expressing their thoughts on the recent whispers about the cost of the Nintendo Switch 2. Gamers have been anxiously anticipating any fresh details regarding the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console, which was eventually disclosed earlier this year following numerous leaks and speculation. Nintendo is arranging a special Nintendo Direct live broadcast on April 2, during which they will likely provide more insights about the system, its launch titles, and potentially unveil its release date and market price.

Discussions and speculations regarding the potential price of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been circulating since its unveiling last month. Some reports suggest that the standard model might retail at around $449.99, while a special edition could sell for $499.99. However, analyst Joost van Dreunen has forecasted a lower price of $399 for the basic Switch 2, which is approximately $100 more than the initial cost of the original Switch when it debuted in 2017.

On the latest Kit & Krysta Podcast episode, as reported by Nintendo Life, a former sales department employee at Nintendo named Sean was questioned about the rumors surrounding the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2. He stated that, at this moment, retailers have no information regarding the Nintendo Switch 2, including price or potential launch date, other than possibly a quarter. Sean finds it entertaining when leaks from stores occur, as they will be among the last to know about the console’s pricing.

Former Nintendo Sales Head Comments On Switch 2 Price Rumors

It’s worth mentioning that we can’t definitively say what the price of the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 will be until the upcoming Nintendo Direct livestream on April 2. This appears to be the best opportunity for Nintendo (the N) to disclose such details. At present, not much is known about the Nintendo Switch 2 beyond its general design and a few novel features. So far, the only first-party game confirmed for the system is a new installment of Mario Kart.

There’s been a lot of chatter about potential exclusive games for the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, but just as with talk of its cost and launch date, nothing has been officially verified yet. This could change in April, but until then, even former Nintendo employees are urging cautious gamers to view any price rumors from retailers with skepticism, as they claim not to be among the first to receive suggested pricing information on new hardware like the eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2.

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2025-02-24 19:14