Nintendo is raising the price of the Switch 2

Nintendo is about to charge you a $50 "surcharge" for the Switch 2.

on May 8, 2026

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Nintendo just announced that it’s raising the price of the Switch 2 due to "challenging business conditions" and the global economic outlook — crazy, considering last year's demand for the Switch 2 put literally everyone into a buying panic, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has already grossed over $800 million.

According to the Associated Press, U.S. gamers will have to cough up an extra $50 for the console by September. (Japan's price hike is happening later this month.) That's basically the cost of a new game or a Pro Controller that you're essentially handing back to Nintendo for nothing.

If you want to dodge the surcharge, you should probably grab your console sooner rather than later. Here's where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 at its original $449.99 price point:

Amazon

The Nintendo Switch 2 is currently available at Amazon for $449 (a whole 99 cents cheaper than its usual MSRP). You can buy it as a standalone console or as a bundle with games like Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 and Mario Kart World. (Just be sure to look at the "seller" when shopping on Amazon; if it doesn't say Amazon.com, it could be a sketch deal.)

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Best Buy

Best Buy also has the Switch 2 available as a console only or gaming bundle. You can get it today for $449.99. Plus, if you trade in a similar device, you could get a few bucks shaved off that price.

GameStop

If you're a GameStop fan, you can get the Nintendo Switch 2 there for $449.99. If you're OK with buying pre-owned, you can save an extra $32.

Target

You can get the Nintendo Switch 2 for $449.99 at Target, plus save 30% on Super Mario Galaxy with your purchase. The discount will auto-apply once you add the console and the game to your cart, so there's nothing extra you need to do to get the deal.

Walmart

Walmart's also offering the Nintendo Switch 2 for $449 or you can get the Galaxy Bundle for $499, which includes Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2.

Nintendo

If you prefer to buy direct, you can get the Nintendo Switch 2 console (and tons of accessories) right from the My Nintendo Store.

Frequently Asked Questions

Right now, you can still find it for $449.99 in the U.S. However, come September 2026, the price will officially jump to $499.99. If you're in Japan, the price is moving from 49,980 yen ($318) to 59,980 yen ($382) effective May 25.

Mostly, but there are some caveats. The system can play compatible physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, and many will even see "enhanced performance" like faster load times. However, some games may not be fully supported due to hardware differences. You should check specific game pages on Nintendo's site for compatibility status before buying.

Yes. Much like its predecessor, the Switch 2 is a hybrid machine designed to function as both a home console connected to a display and a portable handheld.

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