Nintendo to Increase Price of Switch in the United States
Marcus Thompson 
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- Starting August 3, 2025, Nintendo Switch consoles and select accessories will have increased prices in the USA due to new import tariffs.
- The price hike applies across all models of Nintendo Switch (OLED, original, Lite) and certain accessories, with some retailers already reflecting these changes.
- Nintendo will also adjust prices for other products such as Switch 2 accessories, specific Amiibos, and the Sound Alarm.
- The Switch 2s price remains unchanged as Nintendo anticipated the tariff impact and set a higher launch price for the console in June.
Increased Prices for Nintendo Switch Consoles and Accessories in USA Due to Tariff Implementation (Effective Aug 3, 2025)
Nintendo has announced price increases for its Switch consoles and select accessories in the US, effective Monday, August 3, 2025. This adjustment follows the new import tariffs that the Trump administration will implement this Friday, July 31, 2025. These tariffs will affect over 90 countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia, where Nintendo sources most of its hardware for the USA. The price hike applies across the entire Nintendo Switch family: the OLED model, the original Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch Lite, as well as certain accessories. While Nintendo has not yet released complete official pricing details, some retailers are already reflecting these changes. For instance, Target’s website now lists the original Nintendo Switch at $339.99 (a $40 increase), the OLED model at $399.99 (a $50 increase), and the Nintendo Switch Lite at $229.99 (a $30 increase). Additionally, Nintendo will adjust prices for other products, including some Switch 2 accessories, specific Amiibos, and the Sound Alarm. However, the Switch 2’s price remains unchanged, as Nintendo anticipated the tariff impact and set a higher launch price for the console in June. These price adjustments across Nintendo’s product line respond directly to the new tariff implementation.
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