Mario is asking for extra gold cash.
Nintendo is elevating costs on the unique Nintendo Switch recreation consoles, together with some Switch 2 equipment.
“Pricing for the original Nintendo Switch™ family of systems and products will change in the United States based on market conditions, effective August 3, 2025,” the corporate stated. “These include Nintendo Switch — OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and select Nintendo Switch accessories.”
It’s not but clear what the brand new costs might be. The authentic Nintendo Switch was listed at $299.99, whereas the OLED mannequin with an improved display screen bought for $349.99.
“Other Nintendo products, including certain Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, select amiibo, and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, will also see adjustments,” the corporate stated.
The firm will not be elevating the worth of its costlier Switch 2, although it stated it isn’t ruling out a future value hike, saying that “price adjustments may be necessary in the future.”
Nintendo beforehand delayed pre-orders of the Nintendo Switch 2 amid tariff uncertainty earlier than deciding to not elevate the worth of the sport console itself — as an alternative boosting the worth of Switch 2 equipment.
Nintendo’s point out of “market conditions” is a possible reference to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which proceed to evolve.
The firm beforehand moved some manufacturing of its authentic Switch from China to Vietnam as a result of financial tensions between China and the US.
On Thursday, Trump introduced modifications to his deliberate “reciprocal” tariffs, with Vietnam now going through a 20% charge.