Alright, so Nintendo just dropped a bit of a bombshell – they’re bumping up prices for the original Switch and some other stuff. You’re probably thinking, “Wait, didn’t they just come out with the Switch 2?” Yup, they did. But! This hike isn’t about that. Something about “market conditions,” they say. Effective August 3, 2025, by the way. I can almost hear the collective groan from here.
Anyway, here’s the breakdown:
– Regular ol’ Nintendo Switch jumps from $299.99 to $339.99.
– The OLED model? Upping its game from $349.99 to $399.99.
– That cute little Switch Lite? Yeah, $199.99 to $229.99.
– Quirky bit – they’ve got this Nintendo Sound Clock thing – $99.99 now $109.99.
– And oh, Joy-Con 2 controllers go up a teeny $5, landing at $99.99.
Crazy, huh? Usually, companies cut old model prices when new stuff rolls out. But nope, Nintendo’s marching to a different beat. And, just tossing this out there – tariffs might’ve poked things. Tariffs, Trump… kinda all blurred now, but somehow Canada felt this pinch too. Strange, right?
Now, the price jump varies, like $30 to $50 for those Switch 1s. Makes you think, for $50 more you score a Switch 2. That’s $449.99, but bam, better performance and a bigger screen. Though caveat: no OLED there. Plus, they’ve gone all techy with microSD Express cards for more games. They’re pricey and elusive (I mean, who really keeps track of these things?), but, hey, they offer more speed.
Funny enough, contrary to some sort of gaming tradition, the Switch 2 is there for the taking. None of those wild “Where did they all go?” vibes like PS5 had at first. So yeah, chill, you can snag one if you’re inclined.
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