Nintendo announces price increase for Switch 2 handheld but you still have time to beat it

Date:
Fri, 08 May 2026 10:51:04 +0000

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Rumors have long suggested that Nintendo would ultimately increase the Switch 2 price, and unfortunately, that day has indeed arrived.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Nintendo announced the Switch 2's price will increase in the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan It will now cost $499.99, effective from September 1, 2026 All Switch hardware prices will increase in Japan, including Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions Nintendo
has held strong amid the memory crisis, successfully avoiding price hikes for its Switch 2 hardware but all good things come to an end.

Nintendo announced it will increase the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 handheld; in the US, the price will rise from $449.99 to $499.99, effective September 1, 2026, as a 'response to various market conditions'. A $50 price increase will also be replicated in Canada, seeing it cost $679.99, while Europe will see a 30 euros increase, also effective on the same date. Unlike other regions, Japan's price increase will apply to all Switch hardware, taking effect on May 25, 2026, with the Switch 2 costing 59,980 yen instead
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Japan is easily the most impacted, as the Nintendo Switch Online
subscriptions will also face price hikes, notably for its 12-month family plan, rising from 4,500 yen to 5,800 yen.

There is no confirmation on price increases in other European regions,
notably the UK, but according to Nintendo Life , Nintendo states they will be shared at a later date. (Image credit: Future / Nintendo) This shouldn't come as a surprise, as the RAM crisis is causing havoc across PC and console hardware, due to shortages and increased demand from AI data centers. Sony
and Microsoft have recently increased prices for PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles, respectively.

It was only a matter of time for Nintendo to follow suit, especially considering the general economic struggles. Fortunately, though, Nintendo has given most consumers (except for those in Japan) plenty of time to beat the price hike, which won't come into effect for another four months. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The warning signs have been around via several rumors and suggestions that Nintendo wouldn't be able to avoid adjusting the MSRP, and there's a decent chance that this won't be the last price hike we see for the Switch 2. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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