Nintendo raises prices of consoles by up to $50 in the US, Joy-Con 2s become $5 costlier, and Alarmo faces an additional $10 charge
In a recent announcement, Nintendo has increased the prices of its Nintendo Switch family of systems in the United States, effective from August 3, 2025. The revised prices are as follows: the Nintendo Switch OLED Model at $399.99 (previously $349.99), the standard Nintendo Switch at $339.99 (previously $299.99), and the Nintendo Switch Lite at $229.99 (previously $199.99) [1][3][4].
This move follows similar price adjustments in Canada and is attributed to "market conditions" [1][3][4]. Retailers such as Target have already implemented the new pricing ahead of the official August 3 date [4].
While the Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 2 games, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships remain unchanged for now, some accessories have seen a price increase. For instance, the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo now costs $109.99 (previously $99.99), and Joy-Con 2 controllers are now priced at $99.99 (previously $94.99) [4].
Additionally, certain Switch 1 accessories and some Switch 2 accessories, amiibo, and the Alarmo may experience price increases. However, Nintendo warns that price adjustments may be necessary for some of these products in the future [1][3][4].
Meanwhile, Microsoft has admitted to being too hasty with the adoption of $80 games and has reduced the price of The Outer Worlds 2 [6]. In contrast, Xbox has increased the price of most of its gaming products [2].
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References:
[1] https://www.nintendo.com/consumer/ [2] https://news.xbox.com/ [3] https://www.polygon.com/ [4] https://www.target.com/ [5] https://www.example.com/newsletter [6] https://www.microsoft.com/gaming
- The price hike for Nintendo Switch family systems, effective August 3, 2025, affects TV gadgets like the Nintendo Switch OLED Model, the standard Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch Lite.
- The increased prices, attributed to "market conditions," are not limited to the United States; Canada has also experienced similar adjustments.
- Retailers, such as Target, have started implementing the new pricing ahead of the official date.
- Although the Nintendo Switch 2, Switch 2 games, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships remain unchanged, some accessories have experienced a price increase, for example, the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo and Joy-Con 2 controllers.
- The prices for certain Switch 1 accessories, some Switch 2 accessories, amiibo, and the Alarmo may increase in the future.
- Microsoft has acknowledged being too hasty with the adoption of $80 games and has lowered the price of The Outer Worlds 2.
- In comparison, Xbox has raised the prices of most of its gaming products.
- If you're searching for a simple and stress-free way to secure a console, our live Switch 2 restocks guide is a helpful resource.
- For regular updates, gaming news, and community stories, subscribe to our Newsletter.
- Price reductions on games and hardware are not exclusive to Nintendo. For instance, The Outer Worlds 2 has seen a price drop on platforms like Microsoft's gaming platform.
