Inflation or not, those were the selling prices for 3 decades. So why would you expect a $100+ increase? If the spike was that great from 2017, we would be in huge trouble. Nobody would be purchasing a Switch 2. Food would be scarce.
@Zequio Nintendo's history shows that when an increase did happen, it was $50 USD. Not $100+. So no, I do not think it will be a $400+ console. Specially since it uses low power mobile chips.
@Edwirichuu No one ever said it wasn't. "America first" is just Americans proud of their country and want it to be a leading nation. Should we not care and just let it collapse like your comment?
@jojobar So America should just keep bending over for other countries as we watch our economy collapse and leave nothing but our children to fix this later? Yeah, that's logic that will never work.
Last time Trump was in office, prices dropped and peace was made with other countries. How soon we forget. Now he wants peace between Ukraine and Russia, taxes dropped in multiple areas (more money in your pockets), lower medical expenses, and fair tariff cost for our country. Just to name a few. Yeah, he's a real jerk. Anyone really following politics or just reading headlines? Analyst also thought Kamala was going to win.
The 2DS is my favorite mobile console. Small enough to fit in my pants/shorts side pocket but still feels good in the hands, better than the 3DS. Sorry but the Switch is too big to lug around.
@Duncanballs What I love seeing (sarcasm) is carts on ebay listed as "like new" or "very good" and it looks like a Garbage Pail Kid just vomited it up. I don't think these people know that if you clean your game up before sale, you may get more money.
And thankfully they couldn't. Carts didn't get scratched up, load faster and still look good... depending on the owner. I will never understand those who still put sticker labels on N64 carts today. Stop it!!!
@Waveboy And having a real controller in hand like the SNES, N64 or Gamecube controller just felt right. These little thin controllers just feel a bit weak. Now I hope the new console does well but Nintendo needs to make a real console and not an iPad knock off.
@michellelynn0976 No trolling here. Been a Nintendo fan since the NES. I just find the name and design kind of weak. Not interested in 4K gaming either. They take longer to develop and download.
@Bobb Remember searching for "Wii U" and "Wii" showing up in the results? A new name makes a difference. I hope it does well but the name and design are kind of weak. Not interested in 4K gaming either as those goes take longer to develop and download. I don't see much of a difference nor upgrade here.
Switch 2... Wii U the 3rd... Nothing new or exciting really. Hopefully good games get released for this system to make up for the lack of a new creative console.
Where's Nintendo's creativity? We went from a fat Switch (Wii U) to the slim Switch (current) and now onto a I ate my Wheaties Switch. That's basically the same console with minor differences.
Tetris NES is #1. There's a reason why people still use it to compete. It was huge when it launched and it doesn't have any gimmicky features. Tetris SNES is #2 and Tetris GB is #3.
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Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
@sanderev OLED raised the price for that model. The Switch 2 doesn't appear to have that.
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
Inflation or not, those were the selling prices for 3 decades. So why would you expect a $100+ increase? If the spike was that great from 2017, we would be in huge trouble. Nobody would be purchasing a Switch 2. Food would be scarce.
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
@Zequio
NES - 1985 - $180
SNES - 1991 - $200 ($20 increase)
N64 - 1996 - $200
GC - 2001 - $200
Wii - 2006 - $250 ($50 increase)
Wii U - 2012 - $300 ($50 increase)
Switch - 2017 - $300
Switch 2 - 2025 - maybe $350 ($50 increase)
I can not see it being $100 or more increase. Prices in USD.
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
@Zequio Nintendo's history shows that when an increase did happen, it was $50 USD. Not $100+. So no, I do not think it will be a $400+ console. Specially since it uses low power mobile chips.
Re: Switch 2 Predicted To Cost "$400 Or More"
Way too high. It's powered by low power mobile technology in a thin iPad style design. $300 would be best for most Nintendo fans. $350 max.
Re: Random: The "Grail" Of Sonic Merch Pops Up On eBay With Insane Price Tag
Look like nothing to me. What people will worship and pay for junk is crazy to me.
Re: Hello Kitty Island Adventure Sales Surpass Half A Million In 30 Days
Looks fun. Have been waiting for the physical release.
Re: First 4 Figures Teases New Banjo-Kazooie Statue, Pre-Orders Open Next Week
Wow! Those are pricey.
Re: Rare's Original N64 Shooter Could Be Inducted Into The 2025 World Video Game Hall Of Fame
Hard choice between Harvest Moon and Frogger. Sorry not a 007 fan.
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
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Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
@Edwirichuu No one ever said it wasn't. "America first" is just Americans proud of their country and want it to be a leading nation. Should we not care and just let it collapse like your comment?
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
@jojobar So America should just keep bending over for other countries as we watch our economy collapse and leave nothing but our children to fix this later? Yeah, that's logic that will never work.
Re: Analyst Fears U.S. Tariffs Could Spell Disaster For Physical Games
Last time Trump was in office, prices dropped and peace was made with other countries. How soon we forget. Now he wants peace between Ukraine and Russia, taxes dropped in multiple areas (more money in your pockets), lower medical expenses, and fair tariff cost for our country. Just to name a few. Yeah, he's a real jerk. Anyone really following politics or just reading headlines? Analyst also thought Kamala was going to win.
Re: Nintendo Runs Out Of Replacement Parts For 2DS Systems And New 3DS LL, Ends Repairs In Japan
The 2DS is my favorite mobile console. Small enough to fit in my pants/shorts side pocket but still feels good in the hands, better than the 3DS. Sorry but the Switch is too big to lug around.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Removal Of Switch Online SNES Classic
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Re: Gex Trilogy Confirms Summer 2025 Switch Release, Here's The Official Trailer
If they are emulated, I hope its the N64 version. Never liked the PS1 graphics.
Re: Rumour: Switch 2 3D Dock Mock-Up Surfaces Online
First Nintendo console that looks just about like the last. So exciting.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Doesn't Need To Worry About Steam Deck Sales
No interest in Steam Deck. Always been a Nintendo fan and play some games on my PC.
Re: Former Nintendo Sales Lead Claims Retailers Know "Nothing" About Switch 2 Price
I'm guessing $350 USD. Any higher becomes out of reach for most players, specially when buying for young children.
Re: Tales Of The Shire, The Cosy LOTR Game, Has Been Delayed Again
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
I had been waiting on this.
Re: Not Even Squaresoft Could Convince Nintendo To Use Discs For The N64
@HammerKirby Have you seen those N64 cart shelves that layer them so you can see each one. Those are nice. They sell them on amazon.
Re: Not Even Squaresoft Could Convince Nintendo To Use Discs For The N64
@HammerKirby Yep. I only have one cart with it. Just picked it up recently. Tried to just peel it but will have to use a hair dryer on it.
Re: Not Even Squaresoft Could Convince Nintendo To Use Discs For The N64
@Duncanballs What I love seeing (sarcasm) is carts on ebay listed as "like new" or "very good" and it looks like a Garbage Pail Kid just vomited it up. I don't think these people know that if you clean your game up before sale, you may get more money.
Re: Not Even Squaresoft Could Convince Nintendo To Use Discs For The N64
@Duncanballs I saw a video where someone used rain-x to get the marker out. Just let it sit on it for a couple of minutes and it just wiped right off.
Re: Not Even Squaresoft Could Convince Nintendo To Use Discs For The N64
And thankfully they couldn't. Carts didn't get scratched up, load faster and still look good... depending on the owner. I will never understand those who still put sticker labels on N64 carts today. Stop it!!!
Re: Poll: 10 Years On, Which Version Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Is Best?
OoT was so much better. MM was just weird.
Re: Poll: Is It Finally Time For Castlevania To Rise Again?
Eh... Let me know when there's a new 1080, Wave Race, F-Zero or Snowboard Kids.
Re: Review: Hello Kitty Island Adventure (Switch) - A Cute Social Sim That Takes Notes From Nintendo's Best
Too bad the physical version doesn't come out until March. And they wonder why physical media is down.
Re: Ubisoft Confirms Another Wave Of Layoffs, With 185 Employees Affected
Just went to their website. No games that I'm interested in. Might try creating something different. Sucks for the people getting laid off.
Re: Mini Review: Taito Milestones 3 (Switch) - Third Time's A Charm
The Jetson's or Flintstone's SNES games by Taito would be nice to see.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@michellelynn0976 No worries. It's just my opinion but I do hope the system does well and brings forth some great games.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@WheresWaveRace We need a new WaveRace, 1080, Snowboard Kids and F-Zero. That would make this an awesome console.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@michellelynn0976 I was just giving my opinion.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@Waveboy And having a real controller in hand like the SNES, N64 or Gamecube controller just felt right. These little thin controllers just feel a bit weak. Now I hope the new console does well but Nintendo needs to make a real console and not an iPad knock off.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@michellelynn0976 No trolling here. Been a Nintendo fan since the NES. I just find the name and design kind of weak. Not interested in 4K gaming either. They take longer to develop and download.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
@Bobb Remember searching for "Wii U" and "Wii" showing up in the results? A new name makes a difference. I hope it does well but the name and design are kind of weak. Not interested in 4K gaming either as those goes take longer to develop and download. I don't see much of a difference nor upgrade here.
Re: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Trailer Gives First Official Look At The New Console
Switch 2... Wii U the 3rd... Nothing new or exciting really. Hopefully good games get released for this system to make up for the lack of a new creative console.
Re: PS5 Will Sell More Than 'Switch 2' In The US This Year, Says Analyst
My son sold his PS5. He didn't play it much because of the lack of games or games he thought were worth playing.
Re: Is This Our Best Look Yet At 'Switch 2'?
Where's Nintendo's creativity? We went from a fat Switch (Wii U) to the slim Switch (current) and now onto a I ate my Wheaties Switch. That's basically the same console with minor differences.
Re: Poll: Does Anyone Actually Use The Switch Joy-Con Straps?
When playing golf or bowling on Switch Sports, sure do.
Re: Best Tetris Games, Ranked - Switch And Nintendo Systems
Tetris NES is #1. There's a reason why people still use it to compete. It was huge when it launched and it doesn't have any gimmicky features. Tetris SNES is #2 and Tetris GB is #3.
Re: Sonic The Hedgehog Will Be Back For A Fourth Movie
Looks pretty cool to me.
Re: Mini Review: Victory Heat Rally (Switch) - Great Looks, But Can't Quite Make The Podium
I enjoy it. Fun racing game.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Color Library With Two More Classics
NES Tetris is my favorite! This is awesome!
Re: 'Victory Heat Rally' Tears Up The Track In 2025 With A Limited Run Physical Release
Estimated ship date... June of next year.
Nope!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES Library With Another Classic Next Week
Tetris NES is the best version! Finally on Switch!
Re: Retro-Style Racer 'Victory Heat Rally' Could Be Powersliding Onto Switch Soon
Got this on PC. Cool racer! Would have got it on Switch if it was released at the same time.
Re: As Switch Closes The Gap, Sony Officially Confirms PS2 Has Sold "Over" 160 Million Units
PS2 sold for 12 years though. Switch has only been around since 2017. Big difference. Sell the Switch for 12 years and it would surely pass the PS2.
Re: All Aboard! 'Loco Motive' Brings A Lucasarts-Style Comedy Adventure To Switch Next Week
Looks interesting but this is more of a PC style game. May check it out on GOG when it releases.