Nintendo's Price Update: What You Need to Know

Attention Canadian gamers! Nintendo has just dropped a bombshell announcement regarding a forthcoming "pricing update" that affects the original Switch console. It looks like fans will be facing an increase in price after more than eight years since the console’s debut.

Details Revealed Soon

The details of this price adjustment will be released later today, July 1, on Nintendo's Canada online store. Stay tuned to see how your favorite gaming device will be impacted.

Why the Price Hike?

Nintendo's statement suggests that these changes are "based on market conditions," but they haven't gone into specifics. Regardless, it's clear that the gaming giant is navigating challenging waters.

Switch 2 Safe from Changes – For Now!

Good news for those eagerly awaiting the Switch 2! Nintendo has reassured fans that the anticipated new console will not be affected by these impending price adjustments. However, all versions of the original Switch—the OG Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED—will see increases.

Games, Accessories, and Online Memberships Hit Hard

The price hike won't just stop at the consoles. Nintendo has also announced that both physical and digital games, as well as accessories, will see adjustments. This could impact Switch 2 users too, since many games and peripherals are compatible across both systems.

Prepare for Higher Online Subscription Rates

In addition, Nintendo Switch Online memberships will also face price hikes, and amiibo figurines will be included in these increases. If you're in Canada and need to top up your subscription, now might be the best time before the higher rates kick in!

Economic Pressures Behind the Increase?

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has previously indicated that tariffs could reduce the company's profits by "tens of billions of yen." However, he also cautioned that increasing the price of the Switch 2 could decrease its demand drastically.

A Strategic Move?

Many fans believe that this price increase for the original Switch and online memberships is Nintendo's clever maneuver to avoid the negative headlines associated with raising the price of the newly launched Switch 2 too soon after its release. Keep an eye out for more updates as they unfold!