CNET Survey: Gamers Have High Hopes for the Nintendo Switch 2 -- if the Price Is Right

After eight years of waiting, fans are understandably excited for the Nintendo Switch 2 to finally be released this summer. The franchise unveiled new games and features that could help justify the sticker price, including Mario Kart World, Hogwarts Legacy and Madden NFL. After years of waiting, loyal Nintendo gamers are ready for a new and improved system. However, the big question is, will the Switch 2 deliver? A new CNET survey finds that more than half of US gaming adults (58%) are interested in buying the Switch 2 but are considering a few factors first. By the numbers, 27% are looking for an affordable price tag, while others hope new games for the Nintendo franchise and improved technology will meet their expectations. "The wait for the Switch 2 marks the longest gap for Nintendo to release a new gaming console." Scott Stein, CNET Editor-at-Large The Switch 2 is set to be released on June 5 and cost $450 -- marking it as Nintendo's most expensive console ever. Yet the ongoin ... Read full article.