Nintendo Switch 2 Worth Enhance, 20 Million Bought

Nintendo is mountaineering the value of its Switch 2 gaming console throughout territories, with plans to extend the fee to $499.99 within the U.S. starting Sept. 1.

Since the Switch 2’s launch on June 5, 2025, the gaming {hardware} has been priced at $449.99. Nintendo’s $50 enhance comes amid the elevated reminiscence and storage prices dealing with the gaming and tech sector.

The value of the Switch 2 may even enhance in Japan (59,980 yen vs. 49,980 yen), Canada ($679.99 vs. $629.99) and Europe (499.99 euros vs. 469.99 euros). The hike in Japan shall be efficient May 25, whereas Canada and Europe’s will increase will come within the fall together with the U.S.’s rise to $499.99.

Additionally, Nintendo is rising the value of its Nintendo Switch Online subscription in Japan and says it plans to additionally increase the value in South Korea.

“We sincerely apologize for the impact these price revisions may have on our customers and other stakeholders, and we deeply appreciate your understanding,” Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned in a press release Friday.

The information of the rise comes alongside Nintendo’s newest earnings outcomes, which tout the Switch 2’s 19.86 million items offered as of the tip of March. Over the previous yr, Nintendo says the unique Switch console has offered 3.8 million items.

Turning to software program gross sales, Nintendo says it offered 48.71 million Switch 2 video games and 136.91 million Switch video games over the previous 12 months.

Nintendo says total income elevated 98.6% over the previous fiscal yr (March 31, 2025-March 31, 2026). For the present fiscal yr (ending March 31, 2027) Nintendo tasks an 11.4% lower in gross sales.

“Nintendo Switch 2 got off to a good start following its launch in June 2025,” Nintendo mentioned. “We aim to maintain the momentum for the hardware and see it delivered together with software into the hands of a wide range of consumers. For Nintendo Switch 2, we plan to release ‘Yoshi and the Mysterious Book’ in May, ‘Star Fox’ in June, and ‘Splatoon Raiders’ in July. We intend to work to expand our Nintendo Switch 2 business by continuously introducing new titles while maintaining interest in previously released titles. Other software publishers also plan to release a range of titles.”