Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with frustrated comments from users demanding the company to "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a deluge of complaints about the pricing of Nintendo's next-generation console, which includes the $449.99 Switch 2 and the particularly contentious $79.99 price tag for Mario Kart World.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system itself is set to retail at $449.99, with a bundle option available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's price.

The Treehouse live chat reflects the community's dissatisfaction, but the presenters have, understandably, chosen not to engage with the comments. Mario Kart World isn't the only game with a $79.99 price point; other Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles, like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry the same price.

Further criticism has been directed at Nintendo for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be a free inclusion. For comparison, Astro's Playroom is provided free with every PlayStation 5 and serves as an engaging tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes the following:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

The outcry over Nintendo's pricing strategy is now spilling into the Treehouse livestream, with the presenters choosing to ignore the chat. It appears that Nintendo may face ongoing pressure from the gaming community to address these pricing concerns.

For a deeper understanding, take a look at IGN’s article on expert opinions regarding the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World.

If you missed any announcements, you can catch up on all the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.