In a stunning twist that’s got the gaming world buzzing, Nintendo has slapped an eye-watering $80 price tag on both the digital and physical editions of Mario Kart World, the hotly anticipated Switch 2 exclusive set to launch on June 5, 2025.
Buckle up, because this isn’t your typical $60 Mushroom Kingdom joyride—fans are racing to social media to sound off, and the reactions are as wild as a blue shell finish!
Mario Kart World Hits Wallets at $80
The news dropped like a Bob-omb after today’s Nintendo Direct, where Mario Kart World dazzled with promises of an open-world twist, 24-player races, and a garage full of new vehicles—think jet skis, planes, and trucks tearing through a sprawling map.
But the real shock came when pre-order pages went live, revealing the $79.99 digital price and a $90 physical edition in some regions, a steep jump from the $59.99 norm for Nintendo’s biggest hits.
For those eyeing the Switch 2 bundle at $499.99, the game’s a relative steal at $50—but for solo buyers, it’s a wallet-draining drift into uncharted territory.
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On X, the fanbase is spinning out. “$80 for Mario Kart World is crazy work,” posted @jjh2j1h, torn between outrage and intrigue, wondering if this signals a global price hike or an American exclusive.
“This is a disgrace,” fumed @RGamerB_, calling out Nintendo for “casually lifting prices” on a game that, while “amazing,” shouldn’t break the bank. Meanwhile, @theycalledmeazu vowed to snag it day one but demanded answers: “They DEF need to explain that absurd $80—hopefully the April 17 Direct defends it!”
Not everyone’s hitting the brakes, though. Some see the price as a flex of Nintendo’s confidence in a blockbuster. “I saw a roster that’s huge, all the modes, and mechanics,”
@theycalledmeazu added, hinting the content might just justify the cost. Web reports from Meristation and Forbes back this up, hyping Mario Kart World as a “super-sized ninth entry” with “more content than ever before.” Still, the sting is real—IGN noted the bundle discount softens the blow, but solo buyers are left shell-shocked.
The controversy’s fueling bigger questions: Is this a one-off for a premium title, or a troubling precedent? “I’m very afraid,” posted @The_Beelzebella on X, warning that $80 games could push pricier bundles and bleed into future releases.
GoNintendo echoed the dread: “We were bracing for $70 games, now this?” With Mario Kart 8 Deluxe still a $60 juggernaut at 67 million copies sold, fans wonder if Nintendo’s betting too big—or if Mario Kart World will lap the competition and prove $80 is the new finish line.
Love it or loathe it, the race is on. Will Nintendo’s gamble pay off, or will fans ditch the kart for cheaper thrills? Stay tuned—April 17’s Mario Kart World Direct might just drop the checkered flag on this pricing saga!
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