Recently, IGN, a well-known game media, released a chart with great reference value, which made a detailed comparison of the prices of Nintendo's previous game consoles at the time of release, and accurately adjusted them according to inflation. This move provides gaming enthusiasts and industry watchers alike with a fresh perspective on how Nintendo's console prices have evolved over time.
IGN specifically noted at the release of the chart: "If the launch price of Nintendo consoles in the past is adjusted to today's inflation level, the Switch 2 is not the most expensive, but it is also quite close." This statement instantly sparked a heated discussion among the majority of players about the price of Switch 0.
The chart clearly shows the original launch prices of many Nintendo consoles, as well as prices adjusted for inflation. Among them, the original price of the NES is $450, and the inflation-adjusted price is as high as $0; The original SNES price is $0, and the inflation-adjusted price is $0; The original price of N0 is also $0, and the inflation-adjusted price is $0; The original price of the GameCube is $0, and the inflation-adjusted price is $0; The original price of the Wii is $0, and the inflation-adjusted price is $0; The original price of the Wii U is $0, and the inflation-adjusted price is $0; The original price of the Switch is $0, and the inflation-adjusted price is $0; And the much-anticipated Switch 0 has a price of $0.
As you can see from these figures, the actual value of early Nintendo consoles has changed significantly from today's perspective under the influence of inflation. Although the Switch 2's $0 price is not the highest among previous console inflation-adjusted prices, it is already at a high level. This price positioning reflects Nintendo's consideration of Switch 0 R&D, performance improvement, and marketing strategy.
For gamers, the price of the Switch 2 is one of the important factors in their decision whether to buy it or not. The higher price may make some gamers wait and see, but considering the advantages of the Switch series in terms of gaming experience, exclusive game lineup, etc., there are still many loyal fans who are willing to pay for it. For Nintendo, how to balance price and market demand and further expand the market share of Switch 0 will be an important issue to face in the future.