Nintendo Switch 2 Price Set to Increase to $499.99 This September
The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting more expensive later this year
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Nintendo has announced that the price of the Switch 2 will rise to $499.99 starting September 1, marking a $50 increase from its initial launch price of $449.99. The company cited changes in market conditions and rising component costs as reasons for this adjustment.
- 01Nintendo Switch 2's price will increase to $499.99 on September 1.
- 02This marks an 11% increase from the launch price of $449.99.
- 03The price hike is attributed to rising RAM and storage costs.
- 04All three major gaming consoles have seen price increases since their launches.
- 05This is the first price increase for the original Nintendo Switch since last year.
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Nintendo has confirmed that the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 will rise to $499.99 effective September 1, 2023, representing a $50 increase from its original launch price of $449.99. The company attributed this price adjustment to 'changes in market conditions' and the ongoing rise in RAM and storage prices, which have affected hardware manufacturers across the industry. This price hike follows similar increases from other major gaming consoles, including Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series consoles, both of which have also raised their prices within the past year. Notably, Nintendo had previously increased the price of the original Switch console last year, indicating a broader trend in the gaming hardware market.
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This price increase may affect consumers' purchasing decisions, especially for those considering buying a gaming console this fall.
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