Worldwide Switch 2 price hikes reportedly coming soon from Nintendo

HARDWARE NEWS manhkbrady - 3 hours ago

Nintendo is preparing to join Sony and Microsoft in raising console prices mid-generation, as the company has officially confirmed a price increase for the Switch 2 across several major regions. The adjustment won’t happen immediately everywhere, but buyers in multiple countries will soon have to pay more for the upcoming console.

In a new press release, Nintendo stated that the pricing revisions are being made “in light of changes in market conditions, and after considering the global business outlook.” Rising component and memory costs appear to be the main drivers behind the decision.

In the United States, the Nintendo Switch 2 will increase from $449.99 to $499.99 starting September 1, 2026. Canadian pricing will rise from CAD $629.99 to CAD $679.99, while European customers will see the console go from €469.99 to €499.99. The change is especially notable in the US because the new base price will now match what previously bought consumers a Switch 2 bundle that included a major first-party game such as Mario Kart World. After the increase takes effect, $499.99 will only cover the console itself.

Concept of the Nintendo Switch 2. Dark console with screen inserted. 'Nintendo Switch 2' logo on the front.

Japan will see these adjustments much sooner. Beginning May 25, Nintendo will raise prices there for both the Switch 2 Japanese-Language System model and the original Switch family, including the standard Switch, OLED model, and Switch Lite. Nintendo is also increasing the cost of Nintendo Switch Online memberships in Japan. This includes individual and family plans, larger subscription packages, and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Those changes are scheduled to begin on July 1.

So far, Nintendo has not announced similar subscription or original Switch price hikes outside Japan. Still, because the company tied the changes to broader market conditions, it’s possible that additional regional adjustments could happen later on.

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