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Nintendo of America raised U.S. prices for the original Nintendo Switch family and select accessories effective August 3, 2025, citing “market conditions.” Its announcement named the standard Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model and Nintendo Switch Lite, but did not say every accessory was affected.
Which original Switch models were included?
Nintendo of America’s August 1, 2025 pricing notice listed three console models:
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch OLED Model
- Nintendo Switch Lite
The notice also covered select Nintendo Switch accessories without identifying every affected accessory in the retrieved announcement. The change was for the U.S. market; it should not be read as a worldwide price increase.
When did the price increase take effect?
The revised pricing took effect August 3, 2025. Nintendo’s notice establishes the affected product categories and date, but does not provide a model-by-model list of revised U.S. manufacturer suggested retail prices. Check an authoritative current listing before relying on a specific figure; retailer prices and availability may differ.
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#1 Best Overall
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
Why did Nintendo raise original Switch prices?
Nintendo’s stated explanation was “based on market conditions.” The company did not attribute this specific increase to a single factor in the pricing notice.
There is broader context in Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa’s May 2025 investor Q&A. He said Nintendo considers manufacturing costs, consumers’ impression of a price, exchange-rate differences compared with the Switch launch, and market conditions in each region when setting hardware prices. Furukawa also described tariffs as part of the cost that Nintendo incorporates into prices when they are imposed. Those comments explain the company’s general pricing approach, but do not establish that tariffs alone caused the August 2025 increase.
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- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
See Furukawa’s remarks in Nintendo’s Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2025.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Did the Switch 2 price also change?
Nintendo announced a separate U.S. Switch 2 MSRP revision on May 7, 2026: from $449.99 to $499.99, effective September 1, 2026. In that notice, Nintendo said original Nintendo Switch system pricing was not changing. This is a dated statement about system pricing, not a guarantee of each original Switch model’s current retailer price.
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- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
The Switch 2 revision and Nintendo’s statement about original Switch pricing appear in its May 7, 2026 pricing notice.
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- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
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- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
