Nintendo Switch 2 price projections continue to increase (Image: NINTENDO)
The had previously been tipped to launch with a , which at the time of writing is about £310 in the UK (although the UK price tag will almost certainly be more than that).
However, the introduction of various tariffs between the US and other countries has led to .
Indeed, in a worrying trend, more analysts are now starting to predict a much higher price point for the Switch 2.
Game industry analysts have told that the Switch 2 could cost as much as $499 when it launches this summer.
A $499 price tag would put the Switch 2 on par with the standard disc-based PS5 console, while a $449 price tag is the same as the standard Digital Edition.
Despite the potential price increase, the same analysts expect the Switch 2 to enjoy a successful launch period.
There are believed to be between 6-8 million Switch 2 consoles ready for launch, which means we should avoid the stock issues that plagued the PS5 launch.
The availability of the console coupled with the rumoured launch line-up could lead to a record-breaking release for the Switch 2 console, despite the higher price tag.
Fans will find out for sure when the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct takes place on April 2.
Speaking of the Nintendo Direct conference, we now know that the .
In addition to the price tag and release date, the conference should shed light on the and later this year.
Judging by the announcement trailer (above), Mario Kart 9 appears to be in development for the console at launch.
Better yet, it looks like , which should lead to some chaotic races.
It’s also pretty likely that Metroid Prime 4 will be available as a cross-gen game for the Switch and Switch 2 when it launches later this year.