Nintendo's President Shuntaru Furukawa addressed concerns about the potential price increase of the upcoming Switch 2. He assured fans that the company expects to maintain profitability despite rising component costs and recent price hikes from competitors like PlayStation and Xbox. Furukawa noted that any potential price changes are contingent on external factors, such as tariffs. He emphasized that ongoing mass production efforts might allow Nintendo to offset increased material costs. Although prices for the original Switch have seen increases, Nintendo has thus far avoided raising the Switch 2's price, indicating stability for its upcoming console in a challenging economic landscape.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2's price increase?

As of now, Nintendo does not plan to increase the price of the Switch 2, unless significant external factors impact costs.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to follow the success of its predecessor, which revolutionized portable gaming since its release in 2017. With its hybrid design allowing for both handheld and docked play, fans are eagerly anticipating advancements in graphics and performance, particularly in light of recent competitive price hikes from other major consoles. The gaming community has high expectations for the console, especially considering the immense popularity of titles like "Breath of the Wild" and the continued success of the "Animal Crossing" series.