Were you thinking of getting a Nintendo Switch anytime soon? Then we come bearing bad news, and we regret to inform you that you’re going to have to dig deeper into your wallet to do so. Via The Verge, we’ve learned that Nintendo is raising the price of the original Switch family of systems and products. The price hike affects not only the first-generation Nintendo Switch, but also the Switch OLED, Switch Lite, and other select accessories. According to Nintendo, this Switch price increase is based on market conditions, in other words, the Trump tariffs. They took effect on Sunday, August 3. Canadian price increases are already in effect.
The Switch’s August Price Hikes
Nintendo didn’t officially reveal the new Switch prices after the upcoming price hikes. However, gamers have figured out just how much more they’ll pay, thanks to some updated listings on Target’s website. This Switch price hike was discovered by X user @Wario64. It shows that the original Switch has gone up $40, putting it at $339.99. The Target site also lists the Switch OLED getting a $50 price increase, now also coming in at $399.99. Getting a $30.00 increase is the Switch Lite, which is now $299.99. Nintendo is also raising the price of some Switch 2 accessories. And indeed, with August behind us, those appear to the set prices.
The Switch 2 Did Not Recieve a Price Increase
Luckily, the prices of Switch 2 consoles, as well as Switch and Switch 2 games, are staying the same. For now, at least. We’ll see how long that holds as the Switch 2 has sold 10.36 million units in six months, making it the biggest gaming console launch ever. We guess with those numbers, the Switch 2 doesn’t have to increase prices… but even still, we are glad it isn’t.
Other Price Changes
The official Nintendo site also reveals that the Nintendo Switch Online memberships will remain unchanged at this time. So that should come as some relief to gamers who will soon feel the financial pinch. (Insert “Happy Mario Face” emoji here.) But they are already hinting that this could also change as well in the not-too-distant future, as the official announcement says, “Please note that price adjustments may be necessary in the future.” So Nintendo fans, you may want to brace yourselves for more price hikes to come after this first wave of Switch cost adjustments. Such are the times we live in.