"Nintendo is raising the price of its Switch 2 console globally, "in light of changes in market conditions," and is now forecasting a drop in sales over the next year. Starting September 1st, the Switch 2 will cost $499.99 in the US, up from its current $449.99 price."
"At the same time, prices will also increase by $50 in Canada ($679.99, up from $629.99) and €40 in Europe, bringing it to €499.99 (about $587). The price increases in Japan go into effect sooner, on May 25th, and impact a greater range of Switch products."
"Nintendo says these pricing updates are being made because "the impact of various changes in market conditions is expected to extend over the medium to long term." "We sincerely apologize for the impact these price revisions may have on our customers and other stakeholders, and we deeply appreciate your understanding," Nintendo said."
"Nintendo says it sold 19.86 million Switch 2 units in FY26, outselling the original Switch (15.05 million units) in its own first full fiscal year. Nintendo says that Switch 2 sales were "more concentrated in the launch year" than Nintendo's previous hardware systems, and so it predicts to sell fewer units in the console's second year on sale."
Nintendo will increase Switch 2 console prices worldwide starting September 1 in the US, raising the price to $499.99 from $449.99. Canada will see the price rise by $50 to $679.99 from $629.99, and Europe will increase by €40 to €499.99. Japan will apply increases earlier on May 25, raising Switch 2 from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980, with similar increases for the original Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite. Nintendo also plans higher Nintendo Switch Online subscription prices in Japan and uncapped pricing for playing cards. Nintendo expects the market-condition impact to last into the medium to long term and forecasts Switch 2 unit sales to decline in the console’s second year.
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