The price of Nintendo Switch 2 is going up later this year, and president Shuntaro Furukawa says that the company will be working to increase the “ownership value” of the system. Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025, with a price of $449 for the system itself, or for $499 in a bundle with Mario Kart World. The latter option proved to be the better bargain, as it saved players $30 off the cost of the software.
Nintendo Switch 2’s price will increase to $499 on September 1 in the U.S., while similar increases take place in other regions. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have both received price increases over the last year, and many people saw it as an inevitability for Switch 2. The timing of the increase gives consumers a few months to avoid the higher cost and decide if it’s worth buying right now.
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Making Nintendo Switch 2 Worth the Price
In an investor’s call, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa apologized for the price increase, noting that the company is focused on building a software lineup that will offer greater “ownership value.” Nintendo Switch 2 has several major games on the way, including Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Star Fox, and Splatoon Raiders. Furukawa seems to suggest that there will be a lot more to expect in the near future, and that should come as good news for early adopters and those planning to make a purchase ahead of the price hike.
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Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.
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The rest of Nintendo’s 2026 lineup is a mystery at the moment. An Ocarina of Time remake is rumored for Switch 2, and that could be one of the big holiday games for the system. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is also confirmed to be released before the end of the year, though a specific date has not been announced just yet. It’s likely that a Nintendo Direct will take place sometime in the month of June, as the company traditionally has used the month to lay out plans for the second half of the year. Should history repeat, fans should have a better idea of what’s coming within the next month or so. It could also be a way for Nintendo to prove that it’s taking the system’s ownership value seriously.
Several economic factors likely played a role in the price increase for Nintendo Switch 2, including rising RAM costs, tariffs, and the war in Iran. Nintendo’s investors were also reportedly pushing for a price increase, with the company’s stock taking a hit even as system sales outpaced the original Switch. It remains to be seen if Switch 2 will continue to sell at the current pace following the price increase, but a steady stream of good software should help people to see the value, even if it will soon cost more.
Rearrange the covers into the correct US release order.
Rearrange the covers into the correct US release order.
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While 2026 is shaping up nicely in terms of Switch 2 games, 2027 is already coming into focus. Pokemon Winds and Waves will be released sometime next year, but details are slim at this time. A new 3D Mario game is also rumored to come out for the system, though Nintendo has been noticeably quiet when it comes to its mustachioed mascot. If all those games do come out next year, Switch 2 owners should feel pretty happy with their decision to purchase the system.
Source: GamesRadar+
