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Global Price Increase Looms for Switch 2
21 Jan
Summary
- Switch 2 price increase predicted for 2026 globally.
- Rising memory costs and tariffs to drive Switch 2 price hike.
- Nintendo's profit margins lower on Switch 2 than original.
A global price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 is anticipated in 2026, according to industry analysis. This projected hike is attributed to the escalating costs of memory and storage, alongside broader macroeconomic factors like tariffs.
Nintendo previously absorbed some tariff impacts during the Switch 2's launch. However, the ongoing RAM crisis presents a significant challenge that the company may no longer be able to overlook.
Analysts suggest Nintendo might opt for more expensive bundle configurations rather than adjusting the standalone console price. Nintendo's president has acknowledged that the Switch 2 already has a lower profit margin than the original Switch.
