Nintendo can justify Mario Kart World's $80 price tag, but it won't be easy

Though the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct proved to be exciting, what wasn’t was the revelation that the base console will cost $450, and its headliner title, Mario Kart World, is going to be $80. Fans are understandably upset, as this is the first time a non-deluxe version of a game will retail for that price on release day. Nintendo appears to be standing firm on the price, and though they can make the argument that $80 is fair to pay for the game, it will be an uphill battle for them.