Nintendo has announced that Nintendo Switch 2 will receive a price increase due to “changes in market conditions.” Starting September 1, the recommended retail price of Nintendo Switch 2 will increase from $449.99 to $499.99 (tax excluded) in the U.S., and in Canada, the price will increase from $629.99 CAD to $679.99 CAD (tax excluded).
That same day, Europe will also receive a price increase for Nintendo Switch 2 from €469.99 to €499.99 (tax excluded). Nintendo also confirmed that price revisions will be applied to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in other regions.
In Japan, the price of the Nintendo Switch (Japanese-language system, Japan only model) will increase from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980 starting May 25, and the multi-language system model’s price remains unchanged. Nintendo Switch consoles will also experience a price increase that same day in Japan.
| Nintendo Switch | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch（OLED Model） | ¥37,980 | ¥47,980 |
| Nintendo Switch | ¥32,978 | ¥43,980 |
| Nintendo Switch Lite | ¥21,978 | ¥29,980 |
Starting July 1, Nintendo Switch Online pricing will also increase in Japan.
The prices will be changed as follows:
| Nintendo Switch Online | the current | After change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual plan | 1 month | 306 yen | 400 yen |
| 3 months | 815 yen | 1,000 yen | |
| 12 months | 2,400 yen | 3,000 yen | |
| Family Plan | 12 months | 4,500 yen | 5,800 yen |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack | the current | After change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual plan | 12 months | 4,900 yen | 5,900 yen |
| Family Plan | 12 months | 8,900 yen | 9,900 yen |
Nintendo published its earnings release for the fourth quarter of fiscal year ended on March 31, 2026, confirming that Nintendo Switch 2 reached 19.86 million units in global sell-through. Roughly 2.49 million Switch 2 units were sold from January 1 to March 31, resulting in a total of 19.86 million units sold. In the same quarter, 10.78 million Switch 2 software units were sold.
