Nintendo’s President has confirmed the price increase for the Switch 2, Switch, and NSO.
Last week, we were informed that Nintendo’s investors were worried about their current-gen console being “deeply unprofitable.” Hence, the company was under pressure to raise the console’s price. Now, the official announcement has arrived, with the Switch 2 costing $50 more.
Switch 2 Price Increased to $499.99, Effective from September 2026
A new announcement by Nintendo confirms a price increase for its products and services, including the Switch, Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch Online. In the United States, the price of the Switch 2 has been increased from $449.99 to $499.99. Europe has seen the price rise from €469.99 to €499.99. Lastly, the price in Canada is now $679.99, up from $629.99. The price revisions will be implemented from September 1, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Coming to prices in Japan, the Switch 2 has seen its price increase from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980, the Switch OLED model has seen its price go up from ¥37,980 to ¥47,980, the base Switch has jumped from ¥32,978 to ¥43,980, and the Switch Lite now costs ¥29,980 instead of ¥21,978. The price increases in Japan will take effect on May 25, 2026.
Along with the Switch 2 and Switch price increase, NSO and Expansion Pack prices have also increased for all tiers. The price increase for NSO will take effect on July 1, 2026.
In other news, Take-Two CEO has explained Borderlands 4’s delay on the Switch 2. Additionally, Star Fox has received a surprise announcement for the Switch 2. What are your thoughts on the Switch 2, Switch, and NSO price increase? Leave your thoughts down in the comments, and join the official Insider Gaming Discord server.
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