Whoa, okay, so Nintendo just dropped this bombshell about jacking up prices for the original Switch and some of its buddies. Feels like a bit of a curveball, no? They’re saying it’s all “market conditions,” whatever that means. Anyway, mark your calendars for August 3, 2025, peeps, ‘cause that’s when your wallets might feel a tad lighter. Oddly enough, the new Switch 2 and game prices? Still the same. But there’s a little “wink wink, nudge nudge” about maybe changing it up later.
So, here’s the lowdown on price bumps: The OG Switch? Climbing up by $40. The fancy OLED one gets hit with a $50 raise. Switch Lite sneaks up by $30. Oh, and if you’ve got a thing for sound clocks (and who doesn’t, right?), the Alarmo’s gonna cost ya an extra $10. And those Joy-Con 2 controllers? A sneaky $5 more. Not a massive leap there, but money is money.
But, why now? Well, typically you’d think prices would drop after a new gadget shows its shiny face. Yeah, Switch 2 just strutted onto the scene with everyone loving it — and it’s supposedly better than the first. Makes you wanna scream “Why the hike then?” But with all the economic craziness — trade tariffs, mysterious cost increases — who knows what’s really pushing these hikes. Fun fact: Canada’s feeling it too.
Anyway, here’s some quick math: Switch 1 prices now dance between $230 and just shy of $400. Pretty steep, huh? For just $50 more, you could snag a Switch 2, which is a way better option with souped-up performance and a big screen, though, if you’re into that OLED stuff, you might have to keep plans old-school. Plus, there’s a bonus if you stock those expensive microSD Express cards. They’re a pain to find (trust me on that), but hey, more game space’s worth some headaches, right?
Oh, and a little bright spot — snagging a Switch 2 isn’t like the PS5 saga with scalpers lurking everywhere. Thank goodness. Just keep your eyes peeled, and you’re all good.
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