Nintendo Hikes Price of Original Switch in the US, Switch 2 Price Remains Unchanged

Nintendo has raised the worth of the Nintendo Switch in the US, citing “market conditions”. The worth improve will have an effect on the complete household of first-generation Switch units, which incorporates the authentic Switch, the Switch Lite, and the OLED mannequin. Prices of choose Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 equipment are going up, as effectively, Nintendo stated. The firm, nevertheless, has not hiked the worth of the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Nintendo Raises Switch Prices

The worth hike was introduced on Nintendo’s web site on Friday, the similar day the firm confirmed that the Switch 2 had offered over six million items since its launch.

“Pricing for the original Nintendo Switch family of systems and products will change in the United States based on market conditions, effective August 3, 2025,” Nintendo stated in the put up. “These include Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and select Nintendo Switch accessories.”

The worth change has since been mirrored on the official Nintendo on-line retailer in the US. The worth of the authentic Nintendo Switch console has gone up from $299.99 to $339.99 — a $40 improve. The Switch Lite now prices $30 extra, up from $199.99 to $229.99. The Nintendo Switch OLED mannequin, on the different hand, has gone up from $349.99 to $399.99 — a $50 improve.

The Japanese firm additionally introduced that costs for choose Nintendo merchandise, together with sure Nintendo Switch 2 equipment, choose amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, would additionally go up.

The Switch and Switch 2 peripherals and Nintendo merchandise which have seen a worth improve embody Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, Joy-Con and Joy-Con 2, Switch and Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo GameCube Controller, Switch 2 Dock Set, amongst different equipment.

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Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5 and has since offered over six million items
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Switch 2 Sales

Nintendo stated that the Switch 2, which has been successful because it launched in June amid widespread international commerce tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump, would keep its worth, for now. It dominated out a worth hike for its video games and companies, too, however warned “necessary” changes may comply with in the future.

“Pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 system, physical and digital Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, as well as Nintendo Switch Online memberships, will remain unchanged at this time. However, please note that price adjustments may be necessary in the future,” Nintendo stated.

In its quarterly earnings report final week, Nintendo introduced that the Switch 2 had offered over six million items because it launched on June 5. The firm stated it was sticking with its forecast of promoting 15 million Switch 2 items in the monetary yr ending March 2026. Nintendo additionally confirmed it had offered 8.67 million Switch 2 software program items in the final quarter.