Nintendo Switch 2 price will be affordable for consumers says execAdam StarkeyPublished February 5, 2025 5:55pmUpdated February 5, 2025 5:55pm Could it be cheaper than expected? (YouTube)Nintendos president has discussed some of the factors involved in the Switch 2 price, as he rules out a reduction for the original console.One of the big unknowns around the Switch 2 is the consoles price, which is expected to be revealed during a Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025.That hasnt stopped speculation around what the cost will be though, with rumours ranging from 300 to 450. For context, the original Switch costs 259.99 and the OLED model costs 309.99, so theres a strong chance itll be more expensive than those.While we still dont have any concrete details, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has discussed some of the considerations around the consoles pricing, and hinted that it might be more affordable than many expect.Speaking during a Q&A, as part of Nintendos Q3 earnings call, Furukawa was asked if the company had changed its stance on what they consider an acceptable price point for consoles although while they talked about various economic factors they didnt mention anything about US tariffs.In his answer (as translated by Google from the Japanese Q&A), Furukawa cites inflation in Japan and the exchange rate as being considerably different since the Switch launched in 2017.However, he also notes that Nintendo has to consider the affordability that consumers expect from Nintendo products which is a promising sign that the increase wont be too astronomical.Its bad news though for anyone hoping for a price cut for the original Switch, when the next console does launch, as Furukawa notes there are no plans to change the price of Nintendo Switch hardware.More TrendingWhile theres a possibility that Furukawa is simply being coy, theres perhaps little reason for Nintendo to drop the Switch price with games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokmon Legends: Z-A still on the horizon.Nintendo has, however, cut its financial forecasts in recent months, after Switch sales last year fell below expectations, so its possible a price cut could happen if those games (and any other future titles) fail to give the system another boost.Aside from the price, the other big question around the Switch 2 is when it will launch, with some insiders suggesting it could be June. But officially theres no indication other than sometime this year. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is still coming to Switch this year (Nintendo)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy