Nintendo announced the price of the Nintendo Switch in the United States will increase on August 3 due to “market conditions.”
The Switch OLED, original Switch, Switch Lite select Nintendo Switch accessories, Switch 2 accessories, select amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will all see a price change.
The price for the Nintendo Switch 2, physical and digital Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, Nintendo Switch Online memberships will remain unchanged for now. However, Nintendo did state “price adjustments may be necessary in the future.”
Nintendo did increase the price of the Nintendo Switch in Canada today. The original Nintendo Switch increased by $20 CAD to $419.99, the Switch Lite increased by $20 CAD to $279.99, and the Switch OLED increased by $40 CAD to $489.99.
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