# Nintendo says it is not considering a Switch 2 price hike

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nintendo-says-it-is-not-considering-a-switch-2-price-hike/
- Published: 2026-11-05T17:10:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T17:21:16+00:00
- Original publisher: VGC
- Original article: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-says-it-is-not-considering-a-switch-2-price-hike/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- 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%.

## Summary

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.

## Coverage

- [VGC: Nintendo says it is not considering a Switch 2 price hike](https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-says-it-is-not-considering-a-switch-2-price-hike/)
- [Nintendo Life: Nintendo Is Currently Not Considering More Switch 2 Price Changes](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/nintendo-is-currently-not-considering-more-switch-2-price-changes)

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