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Nintendo says it is not considering a Switch 2 price hike
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Nintendo says it has enough memory stock to keep the Switch 2 at its current price for now, despite shortages affecting the industry. The company’s latest earnings presentation signals it is not considering another price rise, after increasing the console’s price earlier this year.
The Switch 2’s US price rose to $500, with similar increases elsewhere, while PlayStation and Xbox have also raised prices during this console generation. Nintendo reported profits down 16% and Switch 2 sales down 37%, although the new console is still outselling its predecessor. Memory shortages are expected to continue into 2027.
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In short
- Nintendo says it has enough memory stock to hold the Switch 2’s price.
- The console’s US price was previously raised to $500.
- Nintendo profits fell 16%, while Switch 2 sales fell 37%.
How this story developed
- 9 minutes ago Nintendo says it is not considering another Switch 2 price rise, citing sufficient memory stock to keep the console at its current price for the foreseeable future. The statement comes amid industry-wide memory shortages and follows price increases across current-generation consoles.
- 19 minutes ago Nintendo says it has enough memory stock to keep the Switch 2 at its current price for now, despite shortages affecting the industry. The company’s latest earnings presentation signals it is not considering another price rise, after increasing the console’s price earlier this year.
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The case for
Keeping the Switch 2 at its current price would protect customers from further cost increases and help preserve access to the console, especially after an earlier rise. Nintendo says it has enough memory stock for now, and holding the price could support sales while shortages persist.
The case against
A further price rise could be justified if memory shortages push up costs or make components harder to secure, helping Nintendo protect supply and the resources needed to support the console. With profits and sales down, pricing that reflects higher costs could also help sustain the business, even if it makes the system less affordable.