The Nintendo Switch 2 is expensive, but there are even more expensive and much wackier ones.
The price of the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2, launched on June 5, 2025, has been given a real improvement compared to the Nintendo Switch 1. Equipped with a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD touchscreen, with HDR10, variable refresh rate (VRR), and up to 120 Hz in portable mode, it offers visuals far superior to those of its predecessor. Its onboard processor, an Nvidia Tegra T239 chip (Ampere architecture), is accompanied by 12 GB of RAM and ensures performance close to that of previous generation consoles, with support for technologies like DLSS and ray tracing. In docked mode, the console can display 4K at 60 fps or 1440p at 120 fps, thanks to a redesigned dock integrating a fan and an Ethernet port.
On paper, it sounds like a dream. However, all this beautiful technology would certainly have been more appealing if the Nintendo Switch 2 hadn’t cost €469.99 for the console alone, and €509.99 for the bundle with Mario Kart World. Is this price worth it? That’s up to gamers to decide. In any case, the debate is even more complex for this crazy collector’s item.
Too expensive or just a collector’s item?
There have been dozens of cult collectibles, but how expensive and wacky they can be remains to be seen. The Resident Evil 4 chainsaw controller remains one of the most influential collectibles, but also one of the least practical for gaming. Designed by NubyTech and produced to coincide with the release of Resident Evil 4 in 2005, this item was intended for the GameCube (blood yellow version) and PlayStation 2 (blood red version) consoles.
Visually, the controller replicates a bloodied chainsaw, complete with a plastic handle, a fake blade, and even a decorative starter rope. The PS2 edition even included engine sounds when starting it. Despite its spectacular appearance, the Chainsaw Controller was fully functional. All the necessary buttons, joysticks, and triggers were included, although their awkward layout made it difficult to use for serious gameplay. The controller came in a numbered collector’s box, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item, especially today. With fewer than 50,000 units produced in total, it’s a true treasure. While it only cost around $50 at launch, prices have skyrocketed. Depending on the model, you can expect to pay around $400, although the controller has been spotted selling for over €1,000.
