Nintendo’s Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ exorbitant prices have fans deeply concerned. The gaming juggernaut recently revealed the first alternate Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons. The prices definitely caught gamers off guard, and they aren’t happy. Many fans have taken to social media to express their disdain.
Fans call out the price of Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Joy-cons
Fans have taken to X to express their disappointment with the asking price of Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Joy-Cons. Nintendo is launching its first set of alternate controllers. Much like the original Switch design, the Switch 2 also boasts of intricate designs, colors, and unique, game-themed Joy-Cons. However, fans aren’t thrilled with the new reveal.
Announced on January 8, the new Switch 2 Joy-Cons come in shades of purple for the left one and light blue for the right one. However, fans have noted that the new Switch 2 Joy-Cons bear a striking resemblance to the previous version. Notably, the Switch 2 Joy-Cons are priced at $99.99 and will be available from February 12. Fans have complained that the asking price is too high when there is barely any innovation in the design and colors. (via Dexerto).
X user Ninten Talk tweets, “Cool that Nintendo is releasing new colors for Joy-Con, but this is what most people will see.” “And they cost $100,” he added in his caption. Unsurprisingly, his tweet garnered 12K likes, 206 comments, 603 retweets, and 434 saves.
Fans chimed in the comments section, agreeing with Ninten Talk. A fan commented, “Nintendo trying to pretend like they weren’t known for family games, colors, and fun, and now we’re overfocused on price gouging, console monitoring, and PlayStation-style minimalism. Like get over yourself girl you’re for MARIO!!”
A second fan wrote, “$100 for Joy-Cons? Feels like a fever dream.” A third user shared sarcastically, “Like, for real, I’ll drop 100 if they can actually give something worth spending.” Finally, another user wrote, “Yeah. That’s a big error on them. Needs more graphic or color on them. Damn.”
Interestingly, even peripheral company Dbrand seized the opportunity to take a dig at Nintendo. They launched their own Joy-Con skins in the same shades of purple and light blue, which covered the entire device. They shared the post with the caption, “Don’t worry, we fixed it.”
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory.
