There have been speculations that Nintendo is working on developing another Nintendo Switch device according to Ars Technica.
When the Nintendo Switch came out to US markets in March 2017, it initially caught a lot of attention, even breaking some records with it being the fastest-selling console in US history. Now when it came out, pricing started at $299.99, which is out of the price range for a lot of consumers. Even at the time of writing this post it still MSRP’s at $299.99, after it being released for almost two whole years.
Keeping the price constant will cause demand to decrease since those who can afford the console have already bought one. So most consoles around this age range finally start to slope down in price to make it more available for those who were unable to purchase it at full price, ultimately driving up sales.
Nintendo has noticed that although they a good year for 2018, their Nintendo Switch sales was short of what they had initially projected. That leads to why there have been leaks that Nintendo is possibly developing a sequel to the Nintendo switch that ditches the device packaged with a TV dock included, which costs around $89.99 separately. Ars Technica has also speculated that this Switch may have some redesigns to make it cheaper as well:
“Aesthetically, we could expect a smaller screen size and reduced bezels”
Sam Machkovech – Ars Technica
I believe that doing this will benefit both Nintendo and its fans. Bringing the price down on the Nintendo Switch will allow many more families to afford the unique and fully portable console. In return, it will generate more revenue for the company. These rumors are excellent since I love playing on my Nintendo Switch and I feel that everyone should also get to feel the same joy while not hurting their wallets in doing so.
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