Mario Kart World: $80 Solo, $50 with Nintendo 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 new console will be available at a retail price of $449.99. For those looking for a bit more value, a bundle including the game Mario Kart World will be offered at $499.99.

If you're interested in purchasing Mario Kart World separately, be prepared for a price tag of $79.99, reflecting Nintendo's continued trend of higher-priced games. To put this into perspective, the original Nintendo Switch saw only one game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, priced at $70. The newly announced Donkey Kong Bananza will also carry a $70 price point.

For a comprehensive overview of all the announcements from today's Nintendo Direct, you can find more details here.

What are your thoughts on the $449.99 price 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 below.