The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) launched in the mid-'80s for $180, which, when adjusted for inflation to 2022 pricing, would cost around $428 today - more than what's expected for the Switch 2. Interestingly, both of Nintendo's earliest consoles had a price point close to what's rumored for the Switch 2, reinforcing the idea that Nintendo is returning to a premium pricing model for its hardware. In contrast, the Nintendo 64 and GameCube marked a more affordable era for Nintendo, launching at $200 and $199 respectively, with adjusted inflation pricing putting them at $329 and $290 in today's terms.