Update: Nintendo Australia has confirmed that we’ll also be hit with price changes, but just for the Nintendo Switch 2 console by itself. The current Mario Kart World and upcoming Pokémon Pokopia bundle pricing hasn’t been changed.
The new price will kick in from September 1st, 2026, so you have some time to pick up a console before then at the older price.
| Current Price | New Price (from September 1st) | |
| Australian Nintendo Switch 2 console | $699.95 | $769.95 |
| New Zealand Nintendo Switch 2 Console | NZ$799.95 | NZ$969.95 |
Original Story: Alongside Nintendo’s financial results for the year, the company has today announced price increases for the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Online.
So far, the changes apply to Japan, Europe, Canada and the United States. We’ve reached out to Nintendo Australia to see if there are any changes for us here in Australia, and will report back when we hear more.
The price changes also kick in on different dates and vary in amount depending on the region. In Japan the price increases start from May 25th, 2026 and everyone else has a longer wait with prices kicking in from September 1st, 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2
| Current Price | New Price | |
| Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) | ¥49,980 | ¥59,980 |
| United States | $449.99 | $499.99 |
| Canada | $629.99 | $679.99 |
| Europe | €469.99 | €499.99 |
Nintendo Switch
| Current Price | New Price | |
| Japan – Nintendo Switch (OLED Model） | ¥37,980 | ¥47,980 |
| Japan – Nintendo Switch | ¥32,978 | ¥43,980 |
| Japan – Nintendo Switch Lite | ¥21,978 | ¥29,980 |
Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo has only listed the price rises for Japan so far, along with a warning that a price increase is also coming for South Korea. Whether more regions will see an increase remains to be seen.
| Nintendo Switch Online | Current Price | Revised Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual membership | 1 month | ¥306 | ¥400 |
| 3 months | ¥815 | ¥1,000 | |
| 12 months | ¥2,400 | ¥3,000 | |
| Family membership | 12 months | ¥4,500 | ¥5,800 |
| Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack | Current Price | Revised Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual membership | 12 months | ¥4,900 | ¥5,900 |
| Family membership | 12 months | ¥8,900 | ¥9,900 |
All prices in local currencies. United States and Canadian Pricing do not include tax. European prices include tax.
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