Nintendo Announces Worldwide Switch 2 Price Hike
▼ Summary
– Nintendo is increasing the price of Switch 2 worldwide, with a $50 rise in the U.S. and Canada, a €30 rise in Europe, and a 10,000 yen rise in Japan.
– The price increase dates vary by region: Japan on May 26, most other regions on September 1.
– In Japan, the Switch 2 price will rise from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980, while Switch 1 models will also increase.
– Outside Japan, the U.S. Switch 2 price goes from $449.99 to $499.99, Canada from $629.99 to $679.99, and Europe from €469.99 to €499.99.
– In Japan, Nintendo Switch Online membership prices will also increase, including the individual 12-month plan rising from ¥2,400 to ¥3,000.
Nintendo has officially confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will receive a price increase across multiple global markets, citing shifting market conditions and a reassessment of the international business landscape.
In the United States and Canada, the console’s price will jump by $50, bringing the MSRP to $499.99 and $679.99 respectively (before tax). European customers will see the system rise by €30, landing at €499.99 on the My Nintendo Store. Meanwhile, Japan faces the steepest hike, with the Nintendo Switch 2 increasing by 10,000 yen to ¥59,980 for the Japanese-language model. Notably, the multi-language version sold through the My Nintendo Store in Japan will remain at its current price.
The timeline for these changes varies by region. In Japan, the new pricing takes effect on May 26. For most other territories, including the U. S., Canada, and Europe, the adjustment will roll out on September 1.
Nintendo also revealed that older Switch models will see price hikes in Japan. The Switch OLED Model rises to ¥47,980, the standard Switch jumps to ¥43,980, and the Switch Lite climbs to ¥29,980. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online subscription costs in Japan are going up. A 12-month individual membership will now cost ¥3,000, while the family plan increases to ¥5,800. For the Expansion Pack tier, individual 12-month access moves to ¥5,900, with the family option rising to ¥9,900.
This announcement coincides with the release of Nintendo’s latest financial report, which provides further context on the company’s performance and strategic outlook.
(Source: Nintendoeverything.com)
