When the $80 price was first revealed, gamers immediately raised questions. Ever since, Nintendo's party line has been to tell gamers just wait for the Direct. The implication being that once fans saw the game in action,

The good news: The Nintendo Switch 2’s price — $449.99 for the console, and $499.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and “Mario Kart World” bundle — will stay the same despite the recent tariff uncertainty and stock-market turmoil, according to a press release that dropped on Friday morning.

Mario Kart World's dedicated Nintendo Direct has been met with scorn by fans, mostly due to its inflated price tag compared to the new content.