Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 will be priced at $449.99 for the base console, launching on June 5th.The console will also be available in a bundle with Mario Kart World for an extra $50, making the total cost $499.99.In the UK, the pricing will be £395.99 for the base console and £429.99 for the bundle.In Europe, the prices are €469.99 for the base console and €509.99 for the bundle.In Japan, the base unit will cost 49,980 yen with the Mario Kart World bundle priced at 53,980 yen.The base Switch 2 console includes the console itself, Joy-Con controllers, dock, cables, and adapter.Analysts had predicted prices ranging from $400-$500, and the actual price falls within expectations.Pre-orders for the new console have not been announced yet.Some users are pleased with the price, while others find it steep compared to other consoles like the PS5 and Xbox.There is also discussion about game prices being higher, with titles like Mario Kart World priced at $80.