Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa said that the Switch 2 could be even pricier in the future, depending on some uncertainties within the global supply chain. Furukawa’s statement came following an announcement from Nintendo that confirmed the Switch 2 would see a price jump in the coming months.
Furukawa’s statement came after Nintendo revealed that the Switch 2 met its sales expectations for the fiscal year 2026, as it sold over 19 million units worldwide. However, the gaming giant also confirmed that the current price of its latest console will not last much longer. Due to the rising costs of essential components, particularly on RAM and storage drives, the Switch 2’s price will be increased by $50, from $449 to $499, effective September 1. Ergo, Nintendo Switch users looking to upgrade at the current rate have just a few months as of this writing to get a Switch 2 before the price goes up.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Could Be More Expensive Down the Line
Though the Switch 2 will soon become more expensive than the NES after inflation, Nintendo may not be done making changes to the Switch 2’s pricing just yet. During an investor Q&A session (translated by OatmealDome on social media), Furukawa responded to a question that asked if further price increases from Nintendo were still a possibility. Furukawa said that the uncertainties with component prices could still affect Nintendo both this year and next year. Furukawa stated that Nintendo must be able to respond flexibly and adapt to any situation that comes up. Furukawa also warned that, even with the price changes coming to the Switch 2, the console will still be sold at a loss as production costs continue to climb.
Given that Furukawa stated back in February 2026 that Nintendo would keep an eye on global market conditions and act accordingly, his recent answer to an investor’s question is in line with his previous sentiments. Following the news that Nintendo had decreased its Switch 2 sales projections in light of the upcoming price increases, Nintendo’s stock price notably fell by 10% on the morning of May 11, down to its lowest point in nearly two years. While the Switch 2 is still expected to move over 16.5 million units in the fiscal year 2027, the rising costs of selling the system and the shift in projections gave investors cause for concern.
Nintendo’s Upcoming Game Lineup Is the Key to Justifying the Switch 2’s Price
Despite the rising costs of selling Switch 2 consoles, Furukawa stated that Nintendo would find ways to make the Switch 2 worth the purchase. Furukawa discussed the Switch 2’s upcoming game release lineup as a way to entice users to upgrade from the original Switch, with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Star Fox, and Splatoon Raiders launching throughout the spring and summer. Additional first-party projects, such as Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Pokemon Winds and Waves, will also arrive at later dates. Plus, third-party support for the Switch 2 will be bolstered by upcoming ports, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and 007 First Light.
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Additionally, both Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Star Fox will have split pricing that will see digital editions of each game sold at a lower price than physical copies. How much the Switch 2’s imminent price hike will affect game sales remains to be seen.
