Why Now’s the Time to Buy a Switch 2 - NVC 812
Summary
Host Logan Plant and guests discuss Nintendo’s $50 Switch 2 price hike, effective September 2026, and the new $500 game bundle. They review strong fiscal results for *Pokémon Pockopia* and *Tomodachi Life*, while noting soft sales for *Mario Tennis Fever*. The episode also covers Shigeru Miyamoto’s colleague Tezuka’s retirement and celebrates the upcoming *Star Fox 64* remake.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Alienware and Progressive
Intro and Host Banter
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Announcement
Console Pricing Trends and Market Analysis
Nintendo Financial Results and Sales Data
Game Pricing and Miyamoto's Retirement
Star Fox 64 3D Remake Discussion
Sponsors: Spotify and Toyota
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Retrospective
Deconstructing Game Hates: Mixtape and Flight Sim
Indie Game Recommendations: Shogun Showdown and Yoshi
Upcoming Releases: Men of the Hollower and Amiibo
Outro and Sponsors: Mint Mobile and ZocDoc
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