Nintendo Increases Switch 2 Price Starting September 1
Key takeaways
- Nintendo announced it would raise the price of its Switch 2 consoles to $500 starting Sept. 1.
- "This is in response to various changes in market conditions, which are expected to extend over the medium to long term," Nintendo said in its press release Friday.
- Like many tech devices, Switch 2 components come from production plants in Vietnam and China, two countries hit hard with tariffs, but Nintendo was able to keep the console's price at $450 for the base unit.
Nintendo announced it would raise the price of its Switch 2 consoles to $500 starting Sept. 1. This price increase of $50 from the original price marks the first time the Switch 2 has gone up in cost since its launch last June.
"This is in response to various changes in market conditions, which are expected to extend over the medium to long term," Nintendo said in its press release Friday. "We understand that pricing changes can be challenging for customers and deeply appreciate the continued enthusiasm of our fans for Nintendo products and experiences."
When the Switch 2 launched in June last year, there was a concern that Nintendo would be forced to raise its new console's previously announced price due to the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump in April 2025. Like many tech devices, Switch 2 components come from production plants in Vietnam and China, two countries hit hard with tariffs, but Nintendo was able to keep the console's price at $450 for the base unit.