Nintendo has officially raised the prices of its first-generation Switch consoles in the United States, marking the first price hike since the console’s launch in 2017. As listed on Nintendo’s official online store, the base model Switch now retails for $339.99, up from its longstanding price of $299.99.
This change follows similar price adjustments in Canada on August 1st and reflects what Nintendo describes as “market conditions.”
Updated Pricing for Nintendo Consoles:
- Original Nintendo Switch: Now $339.99 (previously $299.99)
- Nintendo Switch OLED: Now $399.99 (up from $349.99)
- Nintendo Switch Lite: Now $229.99 (up from $199.99)
Accessories Also See Price Hike:
- Alarmo Controller: $109.99 (was $99.99)
- Switch 1 Joy-Cons: $89.99 (was $79.99)
Despite these increases, the Nintendo Switch 2 remains unchanged at $449.99, continuing to dominate the market with over 6 million units sold since launch. Interestingly, the Switch OLED is now priced very close to the Switch 2, even though the latter doesn’t include an OLED display.
Nintendo’s decision comes amid global supply chain pressures and new tariffs announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump, including a 20% tariff on goods imported from Vietnam, where Nintendo shifted much of its production. This move has likely influenced the company’s pricing structure in North America.
With rising costs across both consoles and accessories, gamers may find it harder to access Nintendo’s first-gen hardware at budget-friendly rates. However, the Switch 2 continues to see strong sales, suggesting many consumers are still eager to adopt newer hardware despite higher prices.
