Okay, so here’s the thing. Nintendo’s up to something again with their Canadian prices. Yeah, weirdly specific, I know. So they’ve dropped this little bombshell that prices for the OG Nintendo Switch, the fancy OLED version, and the Lite model are getting a rework up north. And it’s not just the consoles, it’s games, accessories, Amiibo, and even those Nintendo Switch Online memberships. Basically, if it says “Nintendo” on it, brace yourself.
Now, they’re being all mysterious about when this is going to kick in. I mean, sure, they mentioned August 1 on their Canadian online store, but like… are we increasing or decreasing here? It’s like they want us to play guessing games. Inflation? Logistics? Or maybe it’s those sneaky trade tariffs. Anyway, my gut says prices are more likely to go up, given the whole “heads up” vibe they’re throwing around.
So, as it stands, the regular Switch is sitting at CAD $399, OLED at CAD $449, and the Lite is the bargain buddy at CAD $259. People are guessing maybe a 5-10% hike. But seriously, this is all just wild speculation over here.
Oh, and remember when Nintendo decided to pause the Switch 2 pre-orders because of some trade policy drama last April? That was a fun curveball. They did manage to hit their launch date, though, so props for that. And lucky us, these new price adjustments don’t mess with the Switch 2 or its bits and bobs. The console’s got that bigger screen, you know, 7.9 inches or something. Apparently, it’s selling like hotcakes too—3.5 million in four days? Not bad, not bad.
If you’re eyeing the Switch 2, there’s this handy guide for where to snag one in the US or UK. They keep it updated with the latest stock and deals, so it’s worth a peek.
By the way, for all the gadget gossip and breakdowns, just follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News. That’s where they spill all the tech tea.
