Amazon Slashes Nintendo Switch 2 Prices in Europe Amid Console Cost Hike

Key Takeaways

1. Sony and Microsoft have raised PS5 and Xbox Series X prices in several regions due to tariffs.
2. The Nintendo Switch 2 remains at a lower price, currently €419 in France, which is €20 less than its initial list price.
3. French retailers offer the Switch 2 at lower prices compared to other EU countries, like Germany, where it remains close to the original MSRP of €469.99.
4. Discounts on the Switch 2 and related bundles are expected to be permanent, according to leaker billbil-kun.
5. Nintendo has not officially announced any price reductions for the Switch 2 in Europe, and it’s unclear if discounts will extend to other EU nations or the US.

It’s been a challenging year for console players. Both Sony and Microsoft have increased the prices of the PS5 and Xbox Series X in various regions due to tariff issues. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the only console that has managed to avoid these price increases for now, and currently, consumers can purchase it for even less, indicating a new effort to enhance sales and demand throughout the EU.

Pricing in France

In France, the console is available for €419 at Amazon and Leclerc, which is about €20 lower than its initial list price at those retailers. Strangely, French sellers had already set the price of the Switch 2 lower than in other EU countries like Germany, where the launch prices remain close to the official €469.99 MSRP. Additionally, bundles such as Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends ZA are also receiving €30 off, reducing their price from €499 to €469.

Permanent Discounts?

As previously mentioned, the discounts on the Switch 2 seem to be lasting rather than just temporary offers, according to well-known leaker billbil-kun, who asserts that the price at Leclerc is here to remain. Interestingly, Nintendo has not made any official announcements about price reductions for the Switch 2 in Europe and continues to show the console at its original price of €469.99 on the Nintendo France website. It is still uncertain if these price reductions will apply to other EU nations or the US, but it’s certainly encouraging to see prices trending downwards.

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