Nintendo announces price increases for Nintendo Switch 2
Source: Hacker News
Dedicated Video Game Systems
Japan
| Product | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 – Japanese‑Language System (Japan only) | ¥49,980 | ¥59,980 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 – Multi‑Language System (sold through the My Nintendo Store) | Price unchanged | Price unchanged |
| Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) | ¥37,980 | ¥47,980 |
| Nintendo Switch | ¥32,978 | ¥43,980 |
| Nintendo Switch Lite | ¥21,978 | ¥29,980 |
Effective date in Japan: May 25, 2026
Outside Japan
United States
| Product | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | $449.99 | $499.99 |
Prices shown do not include tax.
Canada
| Product | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | $629.99 | $679.99 |
Prices shown do not include tax.
Europe (My Nintendo Store)
| Product | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | €469.99 | €499.99 |
Prices shown include tax.
Effective date in the United States, Canada, and Europe: September 1, 2026
Price revisions for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch will be implemented in other regions as well.
Further details will be provided by the respective overseas subsidiaries.
Nintendo Switch Online
Japan
| Service | Term | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch Online – Individual | 1 month | ¥306 | ¥400 |
| 3 months | ¥815 | ¥1,000 | |
| 12 months | ¥2,400 | ¥3,000 | |
| Nintendo Switch Online – Family | 12 months | ¥4,500 | ¥5,800 |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – Individual | 12 months | ¥4,900 | ¥5,900 |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack – Family | 12 months | ¥8,900 | ¥9,900 |
Effective date in Japan: July 1, 2026
Nintendo Switch Online price revisions are also planned for South Korea.
Playing Cards and Hanafuda/Kabufuda Cards (Japan only)
Due to rising costs, including increased material prices, Nintendo will revise the MSRP of the following playing‑card products sold in Japan.
Playing Cards
| Product | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Standard Playing Cards (01, 02, and 03) * | ¥660 | Open Price |
| Character Playing Cards (Mario, Splatoon, The Legend of Zelda, Kirby) | ¥1,100 | — |
* The product name will be changed from NAP600 (606, 622, 623).
Hanafuda / Kabufuda Cards
| Product | Current Price | Revised Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mario Hanafuda | ¥2,750 | Open Price |
| Daitōryō (Hanafuda) | ¥2,200 | — |
| Marufuku Tengu | ¥1,650 | — |
| Miyako no Hana | ¥1,100 | — |
| Daitōryō (Kabufuda) | ¥2,200 | — |
Effective Date of MSRP Revisions
May 25, 2026
We sincerely apologize for the impact these price revisions may have on our customers and other stakeholders, and we deeply appreciate your understanding.
All prices in Japan include tax.