The lead-up to the launch of the changing prices for the console's accessories is just the latest bump in the road. Every accessory, including the Joy-Con 2 pair and the Switch 2 Pro Controller, has had its price raised, and while consumers are understandably begrudging in response, there's also an air of acquiescing relief regarding the console's unchanged price tag.

For the most part, prospective Switch 2 purchasers have been more than understanding in the face of the accessory price hikes, realizing that this is better than the alternative: the console itself becoming more expensive. As seen in the comments on a post by Reddit Global_Addendum_6200, no one is necessarily thrilled about more expensive accessories, but they realize the position Nintendo is in financially. "Glad the console price didn’t [go] up," said Cageep, "but dear lord $95 for a new pair of Joycons is f***ing insane."

"Well that's a bit annoying, understandable but annoying," said KelvinBelmont in the same comment section. That same sentiment can be seen throughout the comments and in other places online. Those looking to buy the Switch 2 aren't necessarily happy, but it's a big relief to see the console's price hasn't increased. "As much as I am not happy with the accessories price going up," said mgfan2029, "I have got to say that this is a smarter move [than] raising the price on the system itself."

Nintendo Switch 2 Prices Have Been Causing Controversy

Mario Kart World's Price Caused Immense Backlash

With such uncertain economic circumstances – particularly the Trump istration's wide-ranging tariffs, which caused the delayed Switch 2 pre-order date and accessory price increase in the U.S. – all the prices surrounding the Switch 2 have come under scrutiny. Most notable is Mario Kart World's $80 price, a new high for non-special edition game releases. Fans have also been vocal about the $70 and $80 price tags for the Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, respectively, especially since neither are brand-new games.

"Drop the price" comments littered Nintendo's Treehouse livestream, urging the company to reconsider both its console and game price points. When pre-orders were delayed in the U.S., worry grew over the console potentially reaching beyond its announced $450 tag. As the comments above demonstrate, that still-contentious pricing (150% of the original Switch's $300 MSRP) is now almost a relief to many.

Nintendo Was Smart To Increase Accessory Prices

The Lesser Of Two Evils

Prices going up can never be good for consumers, but in this instance, Nintendo chose the right path, both for itself and those looking to buy a Switch 2. Accessories are just that: accessories, and aren't compulsory to purchase alongside a console, even if many are likely looking to pick up a second pair of new Joy-Cons.

The response would have been far less understanding if the price of the console had gone up instead, since it's already at a price point many are vocally disagreeable with. Nintendo's hand was clearly forced by circumstances outside the company's control, and while the pricier controllers are unfortunate (or, arguably, egregious), it made the right call recouping costs through accessories rather than marking up the Nintendo Switch 2 itself.

Source: Global_Addendum_6200/Reddit