Overview
- Nintendo confirmed that the base Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite will cost more in the US starting August 3.
- Major retailers including Target have already rolled out higher MSRPs for legacy Switch models ahead of the official effective date.
- Pricing for the new Switch 2 system, its games and Nintendo Switch Online memberships will remain unchanged under the current adjustments.
- Certain Switch 2 accessories, a selection of Amiibo figures and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will also see price increases.
- Analysts say elevated tariffs on parts from Vietnam and China are behind the moves and warn that Nintendo may eventually raise Switch 2 prices as well.