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Nintendo increases the prices of Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Online membership

Today, Nintendo has officially announced that it will be revising the prices of some of its Nintendo products and services.

Price Revisions for Nintendo Products and Services

Due to changes in market conditions and after considering the global outlook, the company will revise the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) of the Nintendo Switch 2 system and Nintendo Switch Systems in Japan as follows:

  • Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-language system (Japan only): Current Price- ¥49,980; Revised Price- ¥59,980
  • Nintendo Switch (OLED model): Current Price- ¥37,980; Revised Price- ¥47,980
  • Nintendo Switch: Current Price- ¥32,978; Revised Price- ¥43,980
  • Nintendo Switch Lite: Current Price- ¥21,978; Revised Price- ¥29,980

The revised prices will be effective from 25th May.

The company has also mentioned that the impact of various changes in market conditions is expected to extend over the medium to long term; therefore, price revisions are planned outside Japan as well.

  • Nintendo Switch 2 in the US: Current Price- $449.99; Revised Price- $499.99
  • Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada: Current Price- $629.99; Revised Price- $679.99
  • Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe: Current Price on My Nintendo Store- € 469; Revised Price on My Nintendo Store- €499.99

The revised prices will be effective in the US, Canada and Europe from 1st September 2026.

Apart from this, the prices of the Nintendo Switch Online service will also be increased to support appropriate alignment among regions. In Japan, the prices will be as follows:

Nintendo Switch Online Current Price Revised Price
Individual
membership
1 month ¥306 ¥400
3 months ¥815 ¥1,000
12 months ¥2,400 ¥3,000
Family
membership
12 months ¥4,500 ¥5,800

 

Nintendo Switch Online +
Expansion Pack
Current Price Revised Price
Individual
membership
12 months ¥4,900 ¥5,900
Family
membership
12 months ¥8,900 ¥9,900

The revised pricing will be effective from 1st July 2026. It is also announced that Nintendo Switch Online price revisions are also planned in South Korea.

Nintendo has apologised for the impact that these price revisions may cause to its customers and other stakeholders.

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