It seems Nintendo is facing some headwinds as fans have had mixed feelings about the pricing structure for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 and its accompanying software. Since the recent Switch 2 Direct, reactions have poured in, not just from the gaming community, but also from industry veterans who have held influential positions at Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony. Notably, former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden has expressed his thoughts on the matter.
In a recent interview with PlayerDriven, Layden shared his insights regarding the increased cost of games for the Switch 2, commenting on the significant price jump from its predecessor. He acknowledged, "Right here you see, ‘wow, that’s kind of a hefty price hike from Switch 1 to Switch 2 and, wow, 80 bucks for a game?’ But if it’s the only place where you can play Mario, then you get your wallet out and you buy into it… and Donkey Kong and Zelda. That first-party exclusivity kind of mitigates the sticker shock, if you will, of these price hikes, because you want that content so bad." Check out the full interview below to hear more from Layden.