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Nintendo has revealed increases in the pricing for Switch 1 consoles being sold in Canada. The adjustments in price will affect all Switch 1 models that remain available in the region starting August 1. This has led to renewed speculation that the upcoming Switch 2 console may experience pricing adjustments soon. Nintendo referenced “market conditions” at that time, which was interpreted as a euphemism for the ongoing tariff conflict initiated by Trump.
Nintendo on Friday communicated yet another series of price increases for the Switch 1 consoles. This round of price hikes affected the Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite being sold in the U.S. Nintendo indicated the same “market conditions” as the reason for these price changes. The day prior, Trump enacted an executive order that imposed tariffs ranging from 10% to 41% on numerous countries. The new prices for the Switch 1 took effect on Sunday, August 3.
Nintendo’s latest actions imply that anything could happen with Switch pricing based on those market conditions. Although the company explicitly stated that the price for Switch 2 will stay the same at this point, players who have not purchased the next-generation console may be concerned about potential future price increases. The positive aspect is that the availability of the Switch 2 has generally improved, making it easier to locate a system at the current prices.
