The Price of Portability (Switch Tax Explained)

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Published on March 1, 2019 3:02:21 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgAjLXgKM_Y

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Super Mario Maker 2 (2019)

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The Nintendo Switch Tax has become a constant in the video game industry. The explanation as to why it exists has become warped and confused. Game carts cost more than discs, the convenience factor of being able to take it on the go, the Switch being a 'trendy' console... All of these things play a role.
Let's talk about the pricing model of Nintendo Switch games and what games SHOULD cost, especially ports to the Nintendo Switch from what feels like decades ago.

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Nintendo Switch eShop - MSRP $19.99 USD

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