Nintendo is possibly hoping to steer the narrative regarding the Switch 2 back in a positive direction by showing off its most exciting game, Mario Kart World. The publisher held a Mario Kart World direct presentation on April 17th debuting 15 minutes of gameplay which showcased many of the game’s new features.

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 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,