Nintendo implemented previously announced price increases for the Switch 2 console across Western markets on September 1, 2026.
The U.S. retail price rose by $50.
The new price of $499.99 replaces the previous $449.99.
Canadian retailers adjusted the console's price to C$679.99.
European markets saw the price rise to €499.99.
This rollout follows a previous price hike in Japan effective May 25, 2026.
Nintendo attributes the revisions to high demand for consumer-grade RAM fueled by AI data centers.
The company also cited inflation and an unpredictable tariff environment as primary drivers.
Management previously signaled these rising hardware cost pressures as early as 2025.