Want one of Nintendo’s latest pieces of hardware? Well prepare to shell out then, as the console isn’t exactly going to be cheap. Thanks to Cheapgamer, we’ve got our first official price for the device: R5299. That’s the price that Takealot has set for either the regular grey version or the neon red and blue console that’ll be out in March. I’ll update this post with more prices from other retailers soon, but expect that number to remain constant locally.
Update: It’s actually R5600, as the price listed on Takealot is for a pre-order savings of R300. Yeesh.
Last Updated: January 27, 2017
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 10:37
Holy enchiladas! O.o
Spathi
January 27, 2017 at 10:39
Yeah no….still not convinced that the 3rd party support will be there, and far too expensive to buy for one or two Mario games. Thus, I’ll wait a year or two and see where this goes.
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
January 27, 2017 at 10:40
DOA.
Guild
January 27, 2017 at 10:40
How about NOPE.
Ir0nseraph
January 27, 2017 at 10:52
Double nope.
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 10:54
Triple nope
Yondaime
January 30, 2017 at 11:09
4K Nope
The D
January 27, 2017 at 10:42
Guys, might want to F5. It actually costs MORE.
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 10:47
Yea no, I was expecting 4k but this is way overboard for what this delivers compared to current gen consoles.
VampyreSquirrel
January 27, 2017 at 11:04
Shut up and turn your PS4 on for a change.
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 11:05
Hello PS4, whatchu wearin?
VampyreSquirrel
January 27, 2017 at 11:13
Lick it on the controller… best way… or so Otto has told me
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 11:18
No man! You do not just dig in! You have to woo it! Buy it some nice software, keep it updated the whole time, softly push it’s buttons, gently caress the thumbsticks with your skilled thumbs…
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 11:12
Pfff
It was on yesterday…I played Digimon for an hour
VampyreSquirrel
January 27, 2017 at 11:13
congrats
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 11:15
But console is bad for your back. I need a PC chair 😛
VampyreSquirrel
January 27, 2017 at 11:39
bad for your back? is your couch and teal ottoman that uncomfortable?
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 11:40
Yes.
Admiral Chief
January 27, 2017 at 11:52
Otto man sitting on an Ottoman
Viper_ZA
January 27, 2017 at 11:49
How was the For Honor Beta?
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 12:07
It’s fun the first few hours, but ultimately is a very shallow game. Not going to be picking this up. Combat is the same across all characters and once you get down to it blocking in 3 different directions is all there is to it.
Viper_ZA
January 27, 2017 at 12:34
Well, I am not surprised, now I will wait for feedback regarding Wildlands…hahahaha
Lu
January 27, 2017 at 13:20
The switch run 4K? Never XD
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 13:37
xD
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 10:46
Honey. I want a Switch! No, not a Switchblade. Put that away! Honey no not THERE! HONEY! PLEASE BRING BACK MY NUTSACK! #TooMuch
schitsophrenic-toothbrush
January 27, 2017 at 10:47
Was going to get it if it was a reasonable price, now that’s a nope from my side..
Craig "CrAiGiSh" Dodd
January 27, 2017 at 10:48
R.I.P Switch dreams before they even begin …
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 27, 2017 at 10:52
That Switch price… now watch me nay-say.
RinceThis
January 27, 2017 at 11:36
go away!
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 10:54
So no Mario for me…
K1FF J1MB0B (sizzle edition)
January 27, 2017 at 10:56
Rather do the smart thing and get a Mini NES… fraction of the cost and better library of games.
PurplePariah
January 27, 2017 at 10:57
I can’t even argue against this. This is just a rip off.
No.
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 11:02
Rip off? This is setting my pants on fire just to get to my wallet!
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 11:31
Um. that makes no sense. Even taking Dutch into account. I think.
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 11:45
Neither does the price of the Switch make any sense… So there is that…
Admiral Chief
January 27, 2017 at 11:09
Called it, said R5500 though.
HA
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 11:10
CONGRATS! You win a romantic night out with the star of Kong! The Ape, I mean! Not Hiddleston!
Admiral Chief
January 27, 2017 at 11:22
I’M TAKING HAMMERSTEYN ON A DATE?
MAGICAL!!!
Dutch Matrix
January 27, 2017 at 11:24
At least he will upvote you on everything!
konfab
January 27, 2017 at 11:10
10 Reasons why the Wii-U failed:
10. Poor Launch Lineup
9. Half-Hearted Online
8. Too Expensive For What It Offers
7. Nintendo Got Cocky
6. Released At The Wrong Time
5. The Wii’s Reputation
4. Underpowered Hardware
3. Terrible Third Party Support
2. The Tablet Controller
1. The Name
http://www.goliath.com/gaming/10-reasons-why-the-nintendo-wii-u-failed/9/
Lets see what they fixed:
1) The name
What they didn’t
10) Lineup is rubbish
9) Online subscription is more like paid demos compared to PSN/Xbox Live
8) Price is very close to a new PS4 /Xbox
7) “Instead of predicting what consumers would want out of a Wii successor, Nintendo told them what they wanted and this decision ultimately backfired.” I
6) They are releasing this when Sony and Microsoft are releasing new consoles that offer 4k.
5) People still remember the Wii and how it was an affordable console.
4) No Mass Effect Andromeda
3) No Mass Effect Andromeda
2) Adds further expense that doesn’t help it compete with the Xbox/PS4.
Geoffrey Tim
January 27, 2017 at 11:17
HOLY HELL…that’s a lot of money.
Allykhat
January 27, 2017 at 11:19
Exactly, for very little return. At this point at least.
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 11:30
Is it a lot of money for the console, though? Is the Switch worth that amount of money?
Jac7
January 27, 2017 at 11:18
Lol, I’ll give it a local “fok dit”.
Skittle
January 27, 2017 at 11:18
lol
Chris Breedt
January 27, 2017 at 11:20
Order the console via amazon USA and get a R1500 off lol
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 11:29
We buy a slot of stuff from overseas using a global supplier.: customs will want their piece of that kit, plus the shipping will be a few hundred as well.
It will probably not be worth it, all told.
Chris Breedt
January 27, 2017 at 11:34
actually at that price most places will give free shipping and customs will take like nothing. So yes its worth it
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 11:36
Free shipping to SA? We struggle to that right.
AND, local customs sees it come in with the courier and wants to add a little bit as well.
AND customs sometimes hits hard, with electronics that you can buy here? If they are awake, it will cost. How much? Who knows?
We paid R50 to R400 for cloth nappies we brought in, who knows how they calculated that?
Chris Breedt
January 27, 2017 at 11:39
Amazon has a once off price so what you see is what you get, Once you proceed to your cart you see total cost for delivery,customs, ect. so if you get free delivery its worth. All depending on products of course. I purchased my entire streaming setup at a 10th of a price of SA retailers. Took 15 days to get delivered for me.
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 11:47
And they delivered Electrical kit from US to here? Damn, they stopped doing that years ago, good to know you can do it again.
Like i said, we buy a lot of stuff, but a wide range of things:
Talking teddy bear from China. Total Cost to get it here R150. Cost at shop R599. Took 2 months. I like that.
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 11:49
Amazon shows you customs costs? Surely that is an estimate only, as they cannot decide what SA Customs will do.
Alessandro Barbosa
January 27, 2017 at 12:27
Nope, he’s right. They are able to calculate customs and add that to the checkout price. They then deal with customs here and pay everything. It’s a really great system.
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 13:12
Wow, must make sure the wife knows as well. That is awesome.
Thanks, Chris and Alessendro!
HvR
January 27, 2017 at 13:38
You WILL pay 14% VAT
PS – nevermind scrolled down and see that do the estimate and pay now thing.
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 11:36
Yeah I thought I was getting a hectic bargain @ $69.99 for a EVO 850 250gb SSD on Amazon but it came to about R1500 after all fees anyway. And it took about 50 days to arrive.
Alessandro Barbosa
January 27, 2017 at 12:59
Don’t think you’d get that much off. $300 doesn’t include tax, shipping or customs. You’d probably save very little
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 11:21
But we might just want to sit tight, this could just be the usual Takealot idiotic markup.
Skittle
January 27, 2017 at 11:22
This is 2017, over reaction is the only reaction.
Ottokie
January 27, 2017 at 11:23
I am pretty good at over reacting. I have been practicing for years!
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 11:34
That’s not an actual value! Fake news!
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 11:33
Do yourself a favour and take your R5600 to Wootware or some shit.
RinceThis
January 27, 2017 at 11:34
you wot?
RinceThis
January 27, 2017 at 11:36
Yeah, sorry but no way am I spending that on a glorified outcome of a bastard evening of lust between a gameboy and Wii
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 11:51
This friday flame debate: Name other things that you can buy with R5600.
Admiral Chief
January 27, 2017 at 11:51
New GPU
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 11:52
Three quarters of a budget gaming PC.
Viking Of Science
January 27, 2017 at 11:52
yOU CAN BUY A 1060 and have change….
miaau
January 27, 2017 at 11:54
I need a new desktop box. And I was going to buy last year October for Civ VI. BUT all my extra money is tied up now, dammit.
BUT, my plan is. Buy a 6th Gen I5, crap card and buy the more decent GPU a few months later. When I have some spare money again…..
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 11:55
What is the min required GPU?
PurplePariah
January 27, 2017 at 12:00
Already bought one. For less. a month ago. I’m running everything on max settings. Thanks Switch, but no.
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 12:01
1060? Or RX 480?
PurplePariah
January 27, 2017 at 12:02
1060. 6GB. MSi Gaming X.
Magoo
January 27, 2017 at 12:03
Great stuff!
Lu
January 27, 2017 at 13:41
Noice. That’s the best feeling. Install game, slide everything to full, and 0 lag!
Yondaime
January 30, 2017 at 11:10
1060 FTW! i went with STRIX Though.
Aries
January 27, 2017 at 11:57
No thanks, already decided to buy a 3DS, that abit to much for something that under powered
HvR
January 27, 2017 at 13:09
And it seems the games you would want to play on the system are going for R1000+
And for the moment it seems there is only going to be limited selection of the limited lineup available for South Africa.
Gavin Mannion
January 27, 2017 at 13:28
Well crap… there goes my order
Breaking the R5k mark is a killer for me..
HvR
January 27, 2017 at 13:36
And the R1000 mark per (proper) game
CodeDisQus
January 28, 2017 at 17:02
It all comes down to exclusives and I’m not a fan of Nintendo exclusives, so I’ll pass 🙂