Nintendo Switch Price Changes Announced for Canada
▼ Summary
– Nintendo announced price changes for original Switch hardware, accessories, and software in Canada due to “market conditions.”
– The changes will impact the original Switch, Switch Lite, OLED model, games, Amiibo, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships.
– Current Canadian prices are $400 CAD for the Switch, $450 CAD for the OLED, and $260 for the Switch Lite, with details to be revealed on August 1, 2025.
– Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and software will not be affected by these pricing adjustments.
– US tariffs did not influence the Switch 2’s $449.99 price but led to accessory price increases and affected pre-orders.
Nintendo has confirmed upcoming adjustments to Switch console and accessory pricing in Canada, citing evolving market conditions as the driving factor behind these modifications. The changes will impact the entire Switch family, including the standard model, Lite version, and OLED edition, alongside physical and digital games, peripherals, Amiibo figures, and Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions.
Currently, Canadian retailers list the original Switch at $400 CAD, while the OLED variant retails for $450 CAD and the portable-focused Switch Lite sells for $260 CAD. Nintendo has remained tight-lipped about whether these figures will rise or fall, promising to disclose exact pricing details through the My Nintendo Store on August 1, 2025. Notably, these adjustments won’t apply to the highly anticipated Switch 2 hardware or its accompanying software lineup.
Earlier this year, Nintendo clarified that US tariffs implemented during the Switch 2’s announcement didn’t influence its $449.99 USD launch price. However, the tariffs did cause temporary disruptions to pre-orders stateside. After resolving the issue, the company reaffirmed the console’s pricing stability while acknowledging that certain accessories saw price hikes due to shifting market dynamics.
With Canadian gamers awaiting further specifics, the announcement has sparked speculation about whether these changes reflect broader economic trends or strategic positioning ahead of the Switch 2’s release. For now, players can expect official updates directly from Nintendo’s regional storefront later this year.
(Source: Games Industry)
