Switch 2 price hike is coming in September

[itchio_lurker]

Looks like the Switch 2 price hike is almost here for Western markets. Nintendo fans are seeing demo kiosks in stores advertising the new price of $499.99, and it's set to go into effect on September 1, 2026. This change follows an earlier announcement back in May, and it's already been implemented in Japan.

Anyone else been waiting on this?

Switch 2 Demo Kiosks Now Advertising September Price Hike

Nintendo announced the new prices in May

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[DarkProject]

It's definitely a bold move for Nintendo to raise the price of the Switch 2 to $499.99, especially with how competitive the console market has become. For fans who were hoping for a more affordable entry into the next generation of gaming, this might sting a bit. I wonder how the sales will be impacted by this decision, especially with titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom already setting such high expectations.

Have you had a chance to try out the demo? I'm curious how it compares to the original Switch in terms of performance and features.