It is highly likely that Nintendo Switch will unleash with price tag that is a bit lower that competitors Xbox and PlayStation - $250 is the most accepted notion within this parameter.

Since Nintendo Switch event and subsequent analysis have brought to light what this new console can offer, gamers have a bit of information enough to assess its capabilities. Portability tops the list and all other specs comes second. However, there are mixed receptions about Nintendo Switch pricing.

It's important to note that Nintendo Switch wouldn't sell massively if it is priced too steep while it will run short of stocks too soon if pegged at bargain price. Given the argument, it is a question if Nintendo Switch have a win-win situation at $250. Again, Nintendo Switch have to rely on its biggest asset to justify any price point - portability and flexibility, according to Forbes.

No other console sports what Nintendo Switch offers, on-the-go gaming is always hard to come by and that is what makes this console unique. It is now a matter of how efficient can marketing team communicate these strong assets into the gaming world. A matter of convincing that Nintendo Switch can't be replicated anywhere.

Here is the catch: Nintendo Switch at $250 is cheap but not necessarily playing competitive. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can be purchased at around the same price on sporadic deals. Again, Nintendo Switch have to rely heavily on its portability and flexibility assets to swat this dilemma.

Now to conclude, Nintendo Switch have to strike while the iron is hot. $250 is a nice place to start before PlayStation and Xbox drop their price, with stress on before competitors do it. There is a time window where Nintendo Switch can actually build up its market, strengthen its game library and unleash its first party titles. Of course, these should be done by Nintendo Switch, that is if Sony's PlayStation and Microsoft's Xbox don't do it first.