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How Nintendo Kept Its Switch 2 Price - DTNSB 5001

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Apr 18, 2025
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INSIGHT

Nintendo Balances Switch 2 Pricing

  • Nintendo kept Switch 2 console price steady despite tariffs by raising accessory prices instead.
  • This strategy balances consumer demand sensitivity between console and accessories effectively.
INSIGHT

Accessory Demand More Elastic

  • Nintendo exploits more elastic demand for accessories versus consoles for higher profits.
  • Consumers are less price-sensitive on small accessory purchases after buying the console.
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Switch 2 Camera Price Strategy

  • Price increase for the Switch 2 camera is higher due to it being a new, costly component.
  • Likely fewer buyers justify maximizing profits per unit sold on this accessory.
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