{"id":9131,"date":"2025-04-08T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/?p=9131"},"modified":"2025-04-07T22:54:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T15:54:19","slug":"patok-harga-tinggi-untuk-game-switch-2-nintendo-diprotes-para-gamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/patok-harga-tinggi-untuk-game-switch-2-nintendo-diprotes-para-gamers\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo protests against high price for Switch 2 games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo is in the public spotlight after the price of games for Nintendo Switch 2 was rumored to reach $80. This news comes after fans discovered the price list for the title <em>Mario Kart World<\/em>The game is considered the flagship game for the latest console generation. In addition to surprising many gamers, this situation also raises many questions about the direction of Nintendo's pricing strategy in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/fitur-tanggal-rilis-dan-harga-nintendo-switch-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Nintendo Switch 2 Features, Release Date, and Price<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Serious Mode<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/patok-harga-tinggi-untuk-game-switch-2-nintendo-diprotes-para-gamers\/#Harga_Tinggi_yang_Mengundang_Perhatian\" >High Prices that Invite Attention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/patok-harga-tinggi-untuk-game-switch-2-nintendo-diprotes-para-gamers\/#Tanggapan_Resmi_dari_Nintendo\" >Official Response from Nintendo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/patok-harga-tinggi-untuk-game-switch-2-nintendo-diprotes-para-gamers\/#Strategi_atau_Eksperimen\" >Strategy or Experimentation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harga_Tinggi_yang_Mengundang_Perhatian\"><\/span>High Prices that Invite Attention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on reports from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamespot.com\/articles\/nintendo-switch-2-game-prices-reach-staggering-80\/1100-6530563\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">GameSpot<\/a>, <em>Mario Kart World<\/em> will sell for $80 in the United States region. In other countries like Spain, the digital version is priced at \u20ac80, while the physical version is even more expensive at \u20ac90. This makes <em>Mario Kart World<\/em> as one of the most expensive Nintendo games in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only that, other titles such as <em>Donkey Kong Bananza<\/em> also shows an increasing price pattern. The game is available digitally for \u20ac70 and in physical format for \u20ac80. When compared to the game <em>The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em> released in 2023 with a price of $70, this price increase is quite significant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some gamers were disappointed, considering Nintendo has been known as a company that tends to keep the prices of their games stable, even after many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/hero-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2\" class=\"wp-image-9030\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nintendo Switch 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tanggapan_Resmi_dari_Nintendo\"><\/span>Official Response from Nintendo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to media inquiries and reactions from fans, Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America, gave an official explanation. In an interview reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurogamer.net\/nintendo-responds-to-mario-kart-world-bumper-7580-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Eurogamer<\/a>Bowser explained that the $80 price for the <em>Mario Kart World<\/em> determined by the quality, breadth of content, and depth of gameplay offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bowser emphasized that Nintendo uses a <em>variable pricing<\/em>. This means that not all games will have the same price, and pricing decisions are made based on each title. He gave the example that <em>Donkey Kong Bananza<\/em> remains on sale at $70, and some other games will be available at even lower prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As another example, the game <em>Switch 2 Welcome Tour<\/em> will reportedly be priced around \u00a35, confirming that Nintendo still maintains flexibility in their pricing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-1024x505.png\" alt=\"Nintendo Switch 2 (Nintendo)\" class=\"wp-image-9047\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nintendo Switch 2 (Nintendo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategi_atau_Eksperimen\"><\/span>Strategy or Experimentation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With this statement from Doug Bowser, it's clear that Nintendo is trying a new approach to pricing their games. However, this also raises a new question: will the $80 price be the new standard for AAA games on Switch 2?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the industry trend, Sony and Microsoft have also raised the price of their AAA games to $70 since the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X era began. Nintendo, which had maintained the $60 price for longer, seems to be adjusting to the new industry standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the difference lies in consistency. Sony and Microsoft generally set uniform prices for exclusive games, while Nintendo still maintains a per-title pricing system. This can be an advantage for gamers who don't want to pay high prices for all games, but it also risks creating confusion in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase in the price of Nintendo Switch 2 games to $80 has indeed caused widespread discussion among gamers. However, through an explanation from Doug Bowser, it appears that Nintendo has no intention of setting the price as a fixed standard. A flexible approach and customization based on each game's content is the foundation of their strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those of you who can't wait for <em>Mario Kart World<\/em>The $80's price tag may feel heavy. But if the quality and content really live up to Nintendo's promise, many gamers will likely still buy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo menjadi sorotan publik setelah harga game untuk Nintendo Switch 2 dikabarkan mencapai $80. Kabar ini muncul setelah penggemar menemukan daftar harga untuk judul Mario Kart World, yang dianggap sebagai game flagship untuk generasi konsol terbaru tersebut. Selain mengejutkan banyak gamer, situasi ini juga menimbulkan banyak pertanyaan soal arah strategi harga Nintendo di masa depan. 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