Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Gets Pricier: $499.99 in the US Starting September 2026 — Full Details
Nintendo officially confirmed global price increases for the Switch 2. In the US, the console price rises starting September 1, 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 in the US rises from $449.99 to $499.99 starting September 1 — the first console price increase since launch.
On May 8, 2026, Nintendo announced a global price revision for Nintendo Switch 2. Here are all the details of the changes.
New Prices by Region
- US: from $449.99 to $499.99 (effective September 1, 2026)
- Canada: rising to $679.99 CAD (effective September 1, 2026)
- Europe: rising to €499.99 (effective September 1, 2026)
- Japan: from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980 — already in effect since May 25, 2026
Digital Games Also Got Pricier
In addition to the hardware, Nintendo changed the pricing model for digital versions of Switch 2 exclusive games. Starting May 2026 (with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book pre-orders), new exclusive digital titles are priced differently from physical versions. Example: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book — $59.99 (digital) vs. $69.99 (physical). Physical game prices remain unchanged for now.
Official Reason
Nintendo cited rising DRAM memory costs as the key reason. Industry analysts report DRAM prices nearly doubled in 2026 due to competition from AI datacenter operators who outbid consumer electronics manufacturers for limited supply.
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