"This summer, Nintendo raised the prices of it's previous generation Nintendo Switch consoles following President Donald Trump's announcement to impose new tariffs on a range of countries. The base model Nintendo Switch, which originally launched at $300, is now sold for $340 new. You can, however, find the Nintendo Switch for much less than even the starting price. Buying refurbished hardware is a great way to save some money while refreshing what you play or work with."
"Amazon has a renewed Nintendo Switch on sale for $227. That's 24% less than the original value it sold for from 2017 to the beginning half of this year and 33% less than it's new selling price for 2025. It may seem like a weird time to dip into this eight year old gaming console. This summer, the next generation of Nintendo consoles launched with the Switch 2 after all."
President Donald Trump's tariffs prompted Nintendo to raise prices on previous-generation Switch consoles, moving the base model from $300 to $340. Refurbished units appear significantly cheaper; Amazon offers a renewed Nintendo Switch for $227, about 24% below its original 2017 price and 33% below 2025 new pricing. The Switch 2 has launched, but the original Switch still hosts a massive game library, including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. A broad indie catalog—Celeste, Sea of Stars, Hades, Hollow Knight—and ongoing new releases continue to support the platform.
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