Citing “market conditions,” Nintendo hikes prices of original Switch consoles
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Citing “market conditions,” Nintendo hikes prices of original Switch consoles
Nintendo is increasing prices on the original Switch and some accessories. The price increases will formally take effect on August 3. The company says that there are currently no price increases coming for the Switch 2 console. But it didn’t take future price increases off the table, noting that “price adjustments may be necessary in the future”
Today, Nintendo is back for more, increasing prices on the original Switch hardware, as well as some Amiibo, the Alarmo clock, and some Switch and Switch 2 accessories. The price increases will formally take effect on August 3.
The company says that there are currently no price increases coming for the Switch 2 console, Nintendo Online memberships, and physical and digital Switch 2 games. But it didn’t take future price increases off the table, noting that “price adjustments may be necessary in the future.”
Nintendo didn’t announce how large the price increases would be, but some retailers were already listing higher prices as of Friday. Target now lists the Switch Lite for $229.99, up from $199.99; the original Switch for $339.99, up from $299.99; and the OLED model of the Switch for a whopping $399.99, up from $349.99 and just $50 less than the price of the much more powerful Switch 2 console.
Nintendo is raising prices on the original Switch game consoles due to ‘market conditions’
Nintendo is raising prices on the original Nintendo Switch game consoles, along with some Switch 2 accessories. Tariff-related costs are the likely culprit, with Nintendo citing “market conditions” The company is not raising the price of its more expensive Switch 2, though it said it’s not ruling out a future price hike. It’s not yet clear what the new prices will be, but the original Switch was listed at $299.99.
Nintendo’s latest price hikes impact the original Nintendo Switch and some Switch 2 accessories.
Tariff-related costs are the likely culprit — with Nintendo citing “market conditions.”
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Nintendo is raising prices on the original Nintendo Switch game consoles, along with some Switch 2 accessories.
“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,” the company said. “These include Nintendo Switch — OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and select Nintendo Switch accessories.”
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It’s not yet clear what the new prices will be. The original Nintendo Switch was listed at $299.99, while the OLED model with an improved screen sold for $349.99.
“Other Nintendo products, including certain Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, select amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, will also see adjustments,” the company said.
The company is not raising the price of its more expensive Switch 2, though it said it’s not ruling out a future price hike, saying that “price adjustments may be necessary in the future.”
Nintendo previously delayed pre-orders of the Nintendo Switch 2 amid tariff uncertainty before deciding not to raise the price of the game console itself — instead boosting the price of Switch 2 accessories.
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Nintendo’s mention of “market conditions” is a likely reference to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which continue to evolve.
The company previously moved some production of its original Switch from China to Vietnam due to economic tensions between China and the US.
On Thursday, Trump announced changes to his planned “reciprocal” tariffs, with Vietnam now facing a 20% rate.
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