“Tariffs” could cool players. Customs duties imposed by the Trump government will enter into force on August 7 (less than a new postponement). An agitation of the global market that does not save the video game industry. Japan, in particular, will receive customs duties up to 15%.
These new taxes led Nintendo to respond. The Mastodon of the video game announces in its place that “the prices of the original Nintendo Switch family and its accessories will change in the United States according to market conditions.” Therefore, as of August 3, 2025, Americans will have to pay more money to offer themselves the famous hybrid console.
Switch 2 saved “for the moment”
Here is the list of products related to this increase: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Model Oled, Nintendo Switch Lite, certain Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, the Alarm Alarm Alarm and certain amiibo. Currently at a price of $ 300, price increases vary from 30 to 50 dollars, according to the model.
- Nintendo Switch Oled: from $ 350 to 399.99 dollars
- Nintendo Switch: from $ 300 to 339.99 dollars
- Switch Lite: from $ 200 to $ 229.99
- Alarm alarm: from $ 100 to $ 110
- The Joycon Switch 2: from 95 dollars to $ 100
The recent Switch 2, all its games for the two generations of consoles, but also the subscription to the Nintendo Switch online will be saved by this price increase, “for the moment”, specifies the company. “However, keep in mind that price adjustments may be necessary in the future,” adds Nintendo.
It should be said that Switch 2 is increasing, especially in the Atlantic. The console has sold almost 6 million copies worldwide in the space of one month. The United States has been particularly good customers with 2.08 million consoles sold.
Source: BFM TV
