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@michellelynn0976 "The Switch 2 takes over $400 to manufacture."
No, I don't think so. Same with the game carts they are over charging for developers and hence why the "game key" option. Memory is super cheap to make these days but Nintendo is trying to nickle and dime everyone. Why do you think Android devices are cheaper but can run at Apple iPad speeds. When you mass produce technology, the prices drop for manufacturing. Kind of like buying bulk at Sams Club if we were to compare groceries.

@Skunkfish Look, I'm not saying that low power console can not be fun or anything like that. My top three favorite consoles of all time are the SNES, N64 and Gamecube. I'm just saying that Nintendo has become Apple and delivering low power tech at a much higher price. These things are not as costly as a non-mobile consoles or desktops and cheap to make.

@Iconoclysm The Switch and Switch 2 also use mobile chips. They are not as powerful and made for thin mobile computers. They are cheap to make and no where close to a real console or desktop computer. Sorry but even as a fan of Nintendo, this next system is over-priced and out dated.

@Zufolobelisk Been playing Nintendo since the NES and do not like the PS what so ever. But my point is, this is why the Switch 2 is over-priced. That tech is 12 years old and the Switch 2 is an iPad with low power mobile chips, basically.

May give the edge over a 12 year old console? LOL! That's sad.

Double Dash!! is still my favorite. Great track designs, graphics, sound, gamepad control and AI racers. Pretty solid game!

"And Switch 1"
That's nice!

How about none, period. No one wants them.

That looks pretty cool! Had not seen that yet.

Booo!!! Diddy Kong Racing would be nice!

@Anti-Matter Yep! It's available as a pre-order on Amazon.

Oh!!! Now this looks nice! I enjoy train games and this looks different than most.

Got my pre-order in! So looking forward to this. Been waiting since last year but it got delayed a couple of times. Hopefully that means this is a solid release then. Either way, it looks fun.

I will not be purchasing a Switch 2. I have the previous Nintendo systems and PC gaming options such as Steam and GOG. N64 and Gamecube are my favorite but I also enjoy current games on the Switch.

@cvrator Zelda Breath of the Wild did the same texturing wise or lack thereof and had a lot less planted in its open world. I think they have done much better in the Shire game than Nintendo did.

@cvrator Have you seen, LotR on PS2? Much simpler graphics than this.
https://www.mobygames.com/game/218400/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring/screenshots/windows/609870/

A game for those who love sinning. Strange. Doesn't belong on a Nintendo console. I don't think anyway. But everyone loves money more than morals.

So been waiting for this game. Wasn't happy when it got delayed but that just means a better release.

Too bad we didn't get this on Switch. No interest in the Switch 2. Too pricey.

Like I need another app on my device to drain the battery. I see Nintendo news via the Switch and Youtube.

Still no Smurfs? Smurf haters!!!

Would have been better if I could have understood it. But looks nice!

One of my favorite games on the Switch. It's fun and quirky.

Be nice if Nintendo brought the Gamecube library to Switch as I'm sure you're paying the same yearly price be it Switch or Switch 2.

I really don't care for MK8. The car physics are just not that great. Feels like I'm just gliding through the course. The AI is not that competitive. I'm constantly getting hit but keep getting 1st place without even trying. Graphics look great but that's about it. I have tried this game a few times but just bored while playing. Double Dash is still my favorite Mario Kart game.

Smurfs - Mission Vileaf
Smurfs 2 - The Prisoner of the Green Stone

Same people who peek during Christmas.

I don't even buy fast food with those three digits. I tell them to round up.

@Dan420 Inflation for electronics is not the same. Electronics are cheaper now than they ever have been.

For example... I 55" inch TV in the 80's or 90's would have been very expensive. You can buy a 4K 55" TV now for $250 USD.

Another example... Low budget PIIi PC cost about $1500 in 2000. I purchased one then. Buy a low budget PC now for about $300 USD.

Hence why game then cost $50 to $60 bucks as they do now. Some are higher then and now. But to the point of your $20 Select / Player's Choice game costing $40 now is not true when games then were sold for $50 to $60 USD then. Game development is done usually through game making apps now as compared to ASM or C code. Faster and easier.

@solarwolf07 "eShop Selects." It's in the title. Just reminded me of Nintendo Selects.

Remember Nintendo Selects / Player's Choice? The old days when Nintendo didn't nickel and dime you for everything.

Best Mario Kart to date. Love the graphics, tracks and gameplay.

@dazzleshell Cool! You're also the 64th post. But I agree. N64 was the best. Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64.

I take it that there are parents who are supporting their adult children and this strange behavior. It's just a console. Not a cure for cancer.

LOL! Nintendo chose magnets for the Joy-cons instead of Hall Effect sticks so you would have to spend more money when your sticks start drifting. Proof that Nintendo is money grabbing at every point of the Switch 2. Well, drifting will be easy in Mario Kart.

What world is DK in? Honestly, this game doesn't look good to me at all nor look like a DK game. This newer graphic style used here and in the last two Zelda games do not appeal to me what so ever. I miss the days of rich color, well designed games of RARE.

Nintendo could have easily added a normal PC style mouse via bluetooth for the Switch and Switch 2. Could have even made a Nintendo branded mouse. The Joycon as a mouse looked weird to me from the start.

@CStallion Yes, but it doesn't effect those in Japan.

@Jireland92 It says, "potential impact of tariffs." So it does not look like they even know if there is going to be an impact or not.

Everyone who were saying that $400 to $500 USD was ok for the Switch 2 before release and Nintendo was like, OK!!! We will also raise the prices of games too. Reap what you sow, peeps. Meanwhile in Japan, Switch 2 is $330 USD (conversion rate).

@Jack_Goetz Playing since the NES. My favorite 3 systems are the SNES, N64 and Gamecube. Great console and controller design and game library for all 3. I also like having wired controllers as you don't have to charge them. Although I do enjoy the motion controls for golfing on the Wii and Switch.

Currently fine with the Switch. Looking forward to the Analogue 3D. Switch 2, way too pricey. Plus I don't need 4K or 120 FPS to enjoy gaming.

His design is fine but the world they put him in was not expected. Not sure what I think about that.

Nintendo charging $450 console and $80 game for an iPad console is crazy. PS5 is more powerful and only $400 with bundle currently. I'll pass for now.

@Zequio That's for sure. I still have to finish Skyward Sword.

@Zequio LOL! Yep, you were right. Sucks for me though. That's too high. That's ok though. I still enjoy the current Switch. Just wish Gamecube could of been added to it.

It's a Switch with mouse support. I think they could of added mouse support via bluetooth on the Switch and used a real mouse. But anyway. I guess it will be cool that it is more powerful?

Switch already gives the news. Why another app on your phone to drain it even faster?

Yep. Been waiting for this to release. I hope it gets a physical release.

Nah. Physical releases for the Switch 2. Learned my lesson last time. I don't like purchasing something and not really owning it.