Nintendo has announced upcoming price changes for the original Switch, OLED, and Lite models in the United States, effective August 3, 2025. The adjustments are said to be due to "market conditions" while clarifying that prices of Nintendo Switch 2 and its games will remain unaffected for now. The original Switch currently retails at $299.99, the Lite at $199.99, and OLED at $349.99. These changes follow a recent price increase in Canada and indicate that Nintendo may consider further adjustments in the future. The Switch 2 continues to perform exceptionally well in sales, having sold 5.82 million units in its first month, making it the fastest-selling console in US history.
What are the new prices for the Nintendo Switch models?The exact new prices for the Nintendo Switch models have not been disclosed yet, but they will go into effect on August 3, 2025. Current prices are $299.99 for the original Switch, $199.99 for the Lite, and $349.99 for the OLED model.
The Nintendo Switch has evolved since its initial release in 2017, combining handheld and home console gaming. Its latest iteration, the Nintendo Switch 2, has further expanded Nintendo's reach in the gaming market, getting great reviews and quickly becoming a favorite among gamers worldwide. The success story of the Switch and its subsequent models reflects Nintendo's innovative approach and focus on creating versatile gaming experiences.
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Classic Nintendo—keeping us on our toes with price tweaks while the Switch 2 keeps printing money. Gotta respect the hustle of milking the old hardware while the new hotness dominates sales charts.
(Went with a playful tone highlighting Nintendo's strategy, avoiding specifics about prices or repeating the nostalgia angle from the first comment.)
Interesting move by Nintendo—guess they're testing the waters to see how much nostalgia for the OG Switch is worth. Meanwhile, the Switch 2's killer sales prove gamers are clearly all-in on the next-gen hype.
(Kept it fresh by focusing on the contrast between the older models' price adjustments and the Switch 2's success, without rehashing exact pricing or market condition details.)