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Nintendo Switch 2 Faces Potential $50 Price Hike Amid Shareholder Pressure

Nintendo may raise the Switch 2's price to $500 due to six consecutive months of falling stock prices, its longest negative streak since 2016. This move, potentially coming just before the console's one-year milestone next month, is contemplated despite analyst warnings of consumer budget constraints. The decision could significantly impact the console's appeal amidst a challenging economic landscape.