Amid speculation around tariffs and trade wars, Nintendo has confirmed it is changing the prices of the originalNintendo Switchand most accessories later this year in a new article posted on the company’s website. However, at the time of this writing, not every region is affected. Details on which Nintendo Switch products and consoles were part of the price change were also mentioned in the official announcement.
In the post fromNintendoearlier today, the company said, “Pricing for the original Nintendo Switch family of systems and products in Canada will change based on market conditions.” Further clarification specified that it was all original Switch systems, including the Switch Lite and Switch OLED models, but thatthe Switch 2 would not be affected. For now, only Canada seems to be affected by the price changes.
Nintendo Is Changing Switch & Accessory Prices In Canada
More Than Consoles Will Be Getting An Increase
It’s not just consoles that are a part of Nintendo’s price changes in the Canadian market. Both “physical and digital Nintendo Switch games” andNintendo Switch accessorieswere mentioned, as well as popular products like amiibo. The company stated that “Nintendo Switch Online memberships will also experience price changes.” At this time, specific prices weren’t given, butmore information is going to be revealed on August 05, 2025.
The following products have all been confirmed as being a part of Nintendo’s pricing shake-up in Canada:
Will This Switch Price Increase Impact The Rest Of The World?
It May Not Just Be Canada Seeing Prices Change
So far,only Canada has been specified as seeing prices change. Additionally, the company didn’t specify the reasoning behind the change - or if it was an increase or decrease. However, it’s assumed the Nintendo Switch and its products will increase in price, especially given inflation over the past few years, andtariffs in the United Statesand the trade war negotiations permeated through headlines this year, all of which are affecting global markets.
At the very least, it seems likely the U.S. will see some kind of price change in the near future, given its close proximity to - and relationship with - Canada. Considering how worldwide markets work, price changes also seem likely to follow for other countries, assuming Nintendo’s price changes in Canada are notable. The changes are meant to be “specificto theCanadian market,” however, so there’s always a chance other countries will be spared from the latestNintendo Switchprice changes.
