Nintendo’s Switch 2 Gets A $50 Price Hike—Company Blames ‘Market Conditions’
The Switch 2 price hike follows similar increases in the prices of other game consoles and consumer electronic devices in the past few months.
Should you buy a Switch 2 before the price hike? I played 5 of its major exclusives to find out
The Switch 2 has a pretty compelling lineup as it approaches its first birthday — and with a price hike on the way, now could be the time to snap it up.
Nintendo hikes Switch 2 prices and expects console sales to decline as memory crunch bites
Nintendo said the price of the Switch 2 in the U.S. will rise from $449.99 to $499.99. In Japan, Nintendo will hike the price from 49,980 yen to 59,980 yen.
Nintendo hiking Switch 2 prices by hefty amount — and still warns sales will fall next year
Japanese exporters are having to cope with President Trump’s tariff hikes and other higher costs that have been worsened by the war in Iran.
Nintendo Switch 2 gets a price hike, now costs as much as the PS5 originally did
Nintendo has officially confirmed a major price hike for the Switch 2 across several regions, including the US. Check the price hike.
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 Is Getting a Price Hike—and It’s All AI’s Fault
All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 2 minutes Nintendo tried to avoid raising prices on its nearly year-old Switch 2 for as long as it could,
Nintendo hiking price for Switch 2 consoles
The Japanese video-game company behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises announced it's raising prices on the Nintendo Switch 2, citing challenging business conditions.
Nintendo plunges 8% after Switch 2 price hike and weak sales forecast
Investors are concerned about Nintendo's outlook of lower Switch 2 sales in the current fiscal year, driven by price increases for the console.
Nintendo Apologizes For Announcing A Switch 2 Price Hike Less Than A Year Into Its Life
Following the announcement of its most recent financial results, Nintendo has revealed a price increase for the Switch 2, due to impact customers as of September 1. From that date on, the Switch 2 will jump to $450,
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Nintendo Switch 2 vs. Switch 1: Should You Buy the Switch 2 Before the Price Hike Kicks In?
The original Switch remains a revolutionary console-handheld hybrid with a strong library. The Switch 2 is even better, but more expensive—and it's about to get a lot pricier in September. I tell you which one is best after extensively testing both systems.
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Nintendo Hikes Switch 2 Prices Globally As Component Costs Soar
Nintendo has announced that its Switch 2 console is getting pricier due to soaring memory chip costs currently impacting smartphones, laptops, and consoles Starting 25 May 2026, prices in Japan will spike by 20%.
When Should You Fully Power Off Your Nintendo Switch 2 Vs Using Sleep Mode?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is made to spend extended time in sleep mode, in which your game is paused. However, that doesn't mean it should stay there forever.