The Switch is not as expensive as most outlets are making it out to be. Far too many sites are claiming that the Switch has a ton of hidden fees and will end up costing you over $700 which is totally ludicrous and completely untrue.
The Switch is $299.99 (in the US). Period.
Just because the system is launching with a ton of add-ons and accessories does not mean the price of the system is increased. All of the extras are completely optional. Do you want a Pro Controller? Cool! Buy one! Don’t need an extra dock? Okay, don’t get it. It’s not a tacked on price that’s required by Nintendo that you purchase every available accessory at launch. Not to mention you can play 2-player games right out of the box at no additional cost thanks to the versatility of the Joy-Con.
An argument could be made that the system is actually $359.98, because what is the system without any games? That’s an expected cost though, not a hidden cost. I’m sick of gaming journalists trying to get clicks to their content by making up shocking headlines or articles. While all of this info may be painfully obvious to some, I wanted to educate the few that may not know to help save your wallets.
The cost of all your Switch launch day goodies can add up extremely fast, so make sure you need certain accessories before pulling the trigger and getting a bunch of things you’ll never need.
This has been your dose of financial advice from someone who has no business telling you how to manage your finances.
Ryan
I must agree whole heartedly. What price point is to be expected with the crazy amount of tech packed into the different controllers? Granted the dock is kinda pricy but it’s definitely a specialty item that not many people will want in the first place. It seems clear to me that we’re getting a huge amount of tech and innovation for a very reasonable price. Heck the controllers could be worth more but having a slightly more expensive dock can keep those at a reasonable price. I think once we’re a year into the Switchs life it’s going to be a completely different console in terms of features and attitude toward said features.
Thanks for the comment! After just over a month with the Switch it’s easy to see why the Joy-con are priced how they are. There’s a TON of tech packed in those little guys!