Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Effective September 1
The Nintendo Switch 2 will see a price increase across multiple regions starting September 1, 2026. This adjustment is attributed to various market conditions, including memory shortages and rising component costs. Consumers can still purchase the console at its current price, with new bundles also launching soon.
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A Nintendo Switch 2 price hike "could be likely" after PS5's increase, game analysts suggest: "I would be very surprised if the Switch was still $450 in the US at the end of 2026"
Game analysts suggest a potential price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2, following Sony's recent price hike for the PlayStation 5. Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games believes the Switch 2 could cost $450 in the US by the end of 2026, citing global economic factors and rising console prices like the Xbox Series X 2TB model.
Get Ready To Pay More For A Switch 2, Experts Say
Experts and industry figures suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 may experience a price increase, potentially by the end of the year, due to rising component costs and market trends. While Nintendo has not confirmed a price hike, companies like Sony and Microsoft have recently increased prices for their consoles. Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, stated that while no decision has been made, the company will monitor market conditions and profitability if memory costs continue to rise.
