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Now, Nintendo seems to have abandoned even that standard. The Kirby Switch 2 edition is essentially a port with minor upgrades—a scaled-back package that takes advantage of consumer inertia, since many gamers will purchase regardless of the inflated price. This sets a worrying industry precedent: if Nintendo can get away with this, others might follow.
The Bigger Picture: An Industry on the Cusp of Change?
Nintendo's willingness to push prices higher and offer minimal content at a premium reflects a broader strategic shift. High prices for ports and remasters, combined with consumers' reluctance to protest or push back, signal a potential move toward lazy rehashes and overpriced ports in the console generation.