So the pricing for the Nintendo Switch is hitting around the world. Japan is going to pay ¥29,980 for their console. America is going to pay $299.99 for their console. Australia finally got their pricing for the console thanks to EB Games Australia… And it’s not that good. Australians will be paying $470 for the Nintendo Switch at launch, or $299 if you are willing to part with your Wii U PREMIUM console and one game (No early era normal consoles allowed for the deal, but will be taken at a lower trade in price anyway)
So how did the Australian public respond to this announcement? Not a great positive reaction to the news as you can see below
— Matthew Waterworth (@MrMattyMouse) January 13, 2017
Well I was definitely going to get it…. until I saw the price. Thats a huge NOPE https://t.co/6gIJriK6n3
— juzzy (@juzzy300) January 13, 2017
Anyone happy to pay $469.95 for the #NintendoSwitch?
— Stevivor (@Stevivor) January 13, 2017
$470!?
FOUR FUCKING HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FUCKING DOLLARS!?
(╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻)#nintendoswitch #AustralianRipOff https://t.co/71NkIUTex5— Karl Mase Smart (@themasething) January 13, 2017
Too much https://t.co/tLzeAMXos3
— Patrick Williams (@PatrickWilliams) January 13, 2017
$299.99USD doesnt translate to $469AUD WTF nintendo! https://t.co/V1sQWLFB9K
— Zeuz (@KryticZeuz) January 13, 2017
Well that's a big no https://t.co/AE6gYbQr5l
— B I R T H D A Y (@VZMadness) January 13, 2017
Oh fuck off, that's $70 more than conversion accounts for. Could almost get a PS4 Pro for that. https://t.co/ZsFQjUk3G4
— Edward del Villar (@Ed_dV) January 13, 2017
Well it's a big fat no from me! https://t.co/tl7RLJUZL1
— Tom / Kochie (@KochieAU) January 13, 2017
17.5% "Australia tax" https://t.co/wsCBb2DvtK
— Ben Rolfe ? (@Ecoludologist) January 13, 2017
Another website was just smart enough to put out a poll asking everyone if they were willing to pay the $470 price for the Nintendo Switch from EB Games
Will you buy the Nintendo Switch on day 1 at $469 AUD? https://t.co/oXsXZ5DFwg
— PressStartAustralia (@PressStartAU) January 13, 2017
It’s safe to say that Australians are flipping tables about once again paying one of the highest prices in the world for a new piece of technology. However, when the current exchange rate puts the $299.99 USD price as $400.35 AUD, it’s not too surprising that a $470 retail price was done. It’s still a high price to be sure, and somewhat annoying when you can get a PlayStation 4 Pro or an Xbox One S for around the same price. Once again, people don’t want current generation pricing for last generation hardware.
