Rising Prices for Nintendo Switch Family and Accessories

Key Takeaways

1. The Nintendo Switch 2 is performing well in the market, allowing Nintendo to avoid price increases for it.
2. Price increases for the original Nintendo Switch models and accessories are set to take effect on August 3, influenced by market conditions.
3. The original Switch family includes the Nintendo Switch OLED, standard Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and various accessories.
4. Some accessories related to the Nintendo Switch 2 and select amiibo figures will also see price increases.
5. As of June 30, the original Switch models have collectively sold over 153 million units since their release.

With the recent triumph of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the market, Nintendo has manage to avoid raising prices due to tariffs and shifting market conditions. However, this is not true for the original line of Switch handhelds, which is seeing a price increase, although the exact amount is still unknown. This price adjustment was already implemented in Canada at the end of June.

Pricing Changes Announced

According to an update on the Nintendo US website, the pricing for the original Nintendo Switch family of devices will change “based on market conditions.” This change will affect the Nintendo Switch OLED, the standard Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch Lite, and various Switch accessories.

Impact on Other Products

While the Nintendo Switch 2, along with its games and online membership fees, remain unaffected for now, some accessories related to the Switch 2, certain amiibo figures, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will also see price increases.

As of this moment, the exact impact of these price changes is still uncertain, but they will come into effect starting August 3. The new pricing will be reflected on the US online store. This isn’t unexpected, as Nintendo previously made similar changes to Canadian pricing in June. The underlying reason was similar, as the Trump administration had ceased trade discussions with Canada.

Sales Milestones

As per Nintendo’s figures up until June 30, the original Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite have achieved over 153 million units sold since their release. The Switch debuted in March 2017, followed by the Switch Lite in September 2019, and the Switch OLED in October 2021.

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