Massive Controversy Erupts and Gamers Are Fed Up with Nintendo Switch 2

Controversial Pricing Stirs Up Fan Backlash in Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Two-Pack Announcement

Nintendo’s recent annual back-to-school conference, held last Friday, typically serves as a platform for major announcements. This year, however, specific details revealed during the event sparked considerable online controversy among players. The conference’s September 12 Direct featured several upcoming Mario games as part of a celebration marking the character’s 40th birthday. The event announced a Super Mario Galaxy two-pack, but its revealed price of €69.99, set for release on October 2, 2025, quickly drew criticism. Fans pointed out that this two-game pack was €10 more expensive than the previous 3D All-Stars collection, which included three games.

Escalating Amiibo Pricing Sparks Widespread Criticism in Nintendo’s Latest Announcements

The discontent extends beyond game pricing. Following previous discussions surrounding Pokémon Z-A, the recent conference also touched upon Amiibo accessories for the Switch. Leaked information subsequently revealed specific pricing for several new figures, further escalating player concerns. New Amiibos include three Metroid Prime 4 Beyond figures priced between €30 and €40 each, two Super Mario Galaxy models at approximately €40, and two Kirby Air Ride mini-figures reportedly priced at €50 each. These figures significantly surpass the typical cost of standard Amiibos, which usually range from €12 to €17 (with some special editions reaching €20). Collectors have widely expressed their unhappiness with these elevated prices across social media platforms. Nintendo France has not yet issued a response to these concerns. The widespread criticism over these pricing decisions underscores a growing tension between Nintendo and its player base.

In Case You Missed It

For all you RPG enthusiasts and gaming fans out there, make sure to check out Ahmed Hassan’s latest post on the Players for Life blog. Published on September 16, 2025, “Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Takes Up 90GB on Nintendo Switch 2” delves into the massive storage requirements of this highly anticipated game and its implications for gamers planning to dive into the world of Final Fantasy on the new console. With such significant space demands, it’s worth considering how you’ll manage your Switch 2’s storage for future releases like Rebirth and Beyond. For those eagerly awaiting updates from Square Enix and Nintendo, Bruno Pferd’s post from September 15th, “Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Will Occupy One-Third of Nintendo Switch 2’s Storage, Even in Physical Version,” offers additional insights into the surprising storage requirements for one of the most anticipated games of the year. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to the Final Fantasy series, this article provides insightful details about the game’s size and distribution methods on the Nintendo Switch 2. And for all you Super Mario fans out there, Bruno Pferd recently dug into some exciting news over at Players for Life. In his post from September 16th, “Rosalina Spotted in Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition,” he reveals the upcoming release of a special edition Nintendo Switch 2 designed specifically for Super Mario Bros. fans. This new model promises not only performance and graphical enhancements but also the debut of Rosalina as a playable character, alongside a brand-new multiplayer area called Meetup in Bellabel Park. Dive into all these details and speculate on what else might be included by checking out the full articles Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Takes Up 90GB on Nintendo Switch 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade Will Occupy One-Third of Nintendo Switch 2’s Storage, Even in Physical Version as well as the Super Mario news Rosalina Spotted in Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch 2 Edition!