Nintendo Switch price hike explained: Why are consoles getting costlier
Nintendo is raising prices for its original Switch consoles and some accessories in the US starting August 3, 2025.
Expect to pay more for the Switch, Switch Lite, OLED Model, select Switch 2 accessories, amiibo figures, and even the quirky Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo.
Nintendo cites market conditions as reason for price hike
Nintendo says it's all about "market conditions"—think higher tariffs on products made in Vietnam (where a lot of Switches are now built) and ongoing supply chain headaches.
This move reflects broader industry trends.
Switch 2 prices remain unchanged—for now
Good news if you're eyeing a Switch 2: its price isn't changing (for now), nor are game or online membership costs.
But Nintendo hints that could change if market pressures stick around.
The new console just launched in June and already sold over 5 million units—so clearly, demand is still strong.