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The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2's base model price will increase from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1, 2026, according to the company's announcement. The 256GB model without a bundled game will be affected by the $50 increase. Nintendo had previously announced the price change with advance notice.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/984331/switch-2-price-increase-psa