Nintendo Switch Price Increase 2024: Full Breakdown for U.S. and Canada

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Published on: August 03, 2025

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Nintendo has initiated a series of significant price increases for the Nintendo Switch family of consoles and related accessories, impacting both the United States and Canada.

The move, announced this week, is set to affect nearly every currently available model and a range of add-ons, reflecting shifts in manufacturing, distribution costs, and the evolving global market.

While the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 remains unaffected by these changes for now, ongoing adjustments in pricing are rolling out across major retailers, with some already implementing the new structure. **Full List of Nintendo Switch Price Increases in the United States** Beginning immediately, U.S.

customers will encounter increased pricing on core Nintendo Switch hardware: - Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Now $400 (previously $350) - Standard Nintendo Switch: Now $340 (previously $300) - Nintendo Switch Lite: Now $230 (previously $200) Accessories have also seen adjustments: - Joy-Con Pair: Now $90 (was $80) - Pro Controller: Now $80 (was $70) - NES Controllers Pack: Now $70 (was $60) - N64 Controller: Now $55 (was $50) - SNES Controller: Now $35 (was $30) - Joy-Con Charging Stand for Switch 2: Now $35 (was $30) Amiibo collectibles and special editions have been affected as well: - Legacy Amiibo: $20 (up from $16) - Two-pack Amiibo: $35 or $40, depending on the release (up from $30) Meanwhile, the price for the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo remains unchanged at $110. **Canadian Market Sees Broader Price Hikes** Nintendo customers in Canada are experiencing even steeper price increases.

The revised suggested retail prices are as follows: - Switch OLED: $490 (up from $450) - Standard Switch: $420 (up from $400) - Switch Lite: $280 (up from $260) Subscriptions to Nintendo Switch Online have also risen: - 1 Month Individual: $6 (was $5) - 3 Months Individual: $12 (was $10) - 12 Months Individual: $30 (was $25) - 12 Months Expansion Pack Individual: $70 (was $64) - 12 Months Expansion Pack Family: $110 (was $100) The standard 12-month family plan remains unchanged in Canada for the time being.

Select Amiibo figures and notable game titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros.

Wonder, have also received price increases in Canada, now retailing at $100 and $85, respectively. A Nintendo spokesperson, speaking to media this week, explained the pricing update was implemented to "reflect current market conditions and ensure continuity of supply for fans and retailers across North America." **What This Means for Nintendo Switch Owners and Fans** The new pricing is set to affect all major retail channels in the coming days, though some stores may choose to adopt the changes ahead of others.

Industry analysts note that this shift brings North American pricing more closely in line with other global markets and reflects broader economic pressures on manufacturing and distribution. Nintendo Switch remains one of the industry’s best-selling consoles, nearing 140 million units sold worldwide since its 2017 debut.

As the company prepares for future hardware generations, these pricing adjustments ensure ongoing support for existing Switch owners and continued availability of hardware and accessories. Players interested in purchasing Nintendo Switch consoles or accessories are advised to check individual retailer listings, as select items may be available at previous prices while supplies last.

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Full list of all price increases for Nintendo Switch and everything else