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Questions & Answers

Why is there a boycott against Nintendo Switch 2?

Outrage started when the Nintendo Direct showcasing Switch 2 deliberately hid the high price of the console and games. Shortly afterward the Nintendo website was updated to explain that Game Key Cards would be pushed with major launch titles like Street Fighter 6, Hogwarts Legacy, and Yakuza 0. Pricing for Switch 2 products was threatened to raise with U.S. tariffs (even on digital titles) within a week of Switch 2's announcement. In an infamous interview with CBC, Doug Bowser blindly suggested players go to Switch 1 if they are being priced out of a Switch 2. There are also plenty of on-going issues such as:​

When will the boycott against Switch 2 and Nintendo end?

Setting a date for everybody to return to Nintendo accomplishes nothing, we must wait until there is major change. Our primary focus is seeing that prices are rebalanced for all regions so that budget is no longer a barrier to entry. There are many that will continue to boycott out of principle and because they want to see deeper changes in the industry that will take years to accomplish.

Has the boycott made any meaningful progress?

Yes. Changes can be seen in the wider range of coverage that criticizes Nintendo and the vocal pushback on new announcements. Here is how consumer efforts are impacting the industry:

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Does this side aim to hurt loyal fans of Nintendo?

Most loyal fans that have been hardware adopters for years are the ones most upset with Nintendo's new direction. The goal of this boycott is to stand up for consumer rights in the gaming industry and foster the change we have been wanting to see for years. Remember that Switch 2 customers are not the enemy, but those actively defending higher prices are setting us consumers back in progress.

How can I help if my family has already bought a Switch 2?

Assuming that the console can not be sold secondhand, you should block out other people from seeing online activity. Set each profile to have private status so that friends are not encouraged by seeing your Switch 2 play activity. Another great way to help is by offering to share your system with friends that have held off on buying the console. Encourage players to "get it out of their system" and give them a logistical breakdown of what you don't like about Switch 2 and why they should join the boycott.

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