Nintendo Announces Price Increases For Switch 2 And Switch Consoles Starting Later This Year

After months of speculation, Nintendo has officially confirmed a price increase for the Switch and Switch 2.

The new pricing is set to take effect from 25th May 2026 in Japan and September 2026 in other regions, and the changes are as follows:

Japan

Nintendo Switch 2	Current Price	Revised Price
Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only)	¥49,980	¥59,980

*The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System available from My Nintendo Store will remain unchanged.

Nintendo Switch	Current Price	Revised Price
Nintendo Switch（OLED Model）	¥37,980	¥47,980
Nintendo Switch	¥32,978	¥43,980
Nintendo Switch Lite	¥21,978	¥29,980

US/Canada/Europe

United States	Current Price	Revised Price
Nintendo Switch 2	$449.99	$499.99

*Prices shown do not include tax.

Canada	Current Price	Revised Price
Nintendo Switch 2	$629.99	$679.99

*Prices shown do not include tax.

Europe	Current Price on My Nintendo Store	Revised Price on My Nintendo Store
Nintendo Switch 2	€469.99	€499.99

*Prices shown include tax.

The price of the Switch Online subscription will also be adjusted in Japan from July 2026:

Nintendo Switch Online		Current Price	Revised Price
Individual membership	1 month	¥306	¥400
	3 months	¥815	¥1,000
	12 months	¥2,400	¥3,000
Family membership	12 months	¥4,500	¥5,800

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack		Current Price	Revised Price
Individual membership	12 months	¥4,900	¥5,900
Family membership	12 months	¥8,900	¥9,900

While only a few regions are listed here, players living in other parts of the world can probably expect similar increases in price for their consoles. Stay tuned for more updates as they come.

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