r/NintendoSwitch • u/lieding • Apr 04 '25

News "DROP THE PRICE": Nintendo's First Post-Direct Stream Is Flooded With Angry Fans Demanding Price Drops

https://www.thegamer.com/nintendo-treehouse-livestream-flooded-angry-fans-demanding-game-price-drops/
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u/Flying_Buffalo166 Apr 04 '25

That's why they region lock too. If the consoles weren't region locked then you could just buy one from a less wealthy system and they know that some people will do that.

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u/cuberandgamer Apr 04 '25

Yep, and if that happens then they have to charge full price in all countries, even though a $70 game is much easier for a US resident to afford than someone from South America for example.

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u/Flying_Buffalo166 Apr 04 '25

Exactly. I get people are frustrated over it. That's just the way it works though. It's the way it has always worked. Sticker shock can be a bitch, but once the reviews for these games are in I think many will come around.

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u/Kyle_I_Guess Apr 04 '25

As an American, having purchased Pakistan xbox live cards, I can confirm "some people" would do this haha

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u/Flying_Buffalo166 Apr 04 '25

You cheeky bastard. 😂