Nintendo Switch 2 gets HUGE PRICE INCREASE!!

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Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 will be going up in price globally, with Nintendo Switch Online also receiving a price hike in Japan.

Hardware price revisions are effective from 25th May 2026 in Japan and 1st September in Western markets. Nintendo states that the changes are due to "changes in market conditions" and the "global business outlook".

"We sincerely apologize for the impact these price revisions may have on our customers and other stakeholders, and we deeply appreciate your understanding."

The changes affect all Switch models in Japan, but only Switch 2 in the West. So without further ado, here are the hardware pricing changes: Nintendo Switch 2 will price increase starting September 1st:

United States: $449.99 - $499.99
Canada: $629.99 - $679.99
Europe: €469.99 - €499.99
Japan (May 25): ¥49,980 - ¥59,980 (multi-language system unchanged)

Switch (Japan), NSO (Japan/South Korea) & Playing Cards (Japan) also get increases
Metroid Prime 4 has still not appeared in any of Nintendo's financial sales reports.

Sadly that means it did not reach over 1 million units sold on Switch or 1 million units sold on Switch 2 in the past fiscal year. Nintendo will raise the price of Switch 2 globally and expects to sell 3m fewer units consoles in the next financial year as a result. In the US, the Switch 2 console price will rise by $50. The firm will also increase the subscription price of Nintendo Switch Online.