Nintendo Switch and Accessories Face Price Hikes in the US: Full List and Analysis

Nintendo has made headlines by implementing price increases across its entire range of Switch family products and select accessories in the United States, effective August 3, 2025.

The decision impacts major hardware including all Nintendo Switch models, controllers, and other peripherals, underscoring the evolving economic landscape for video game hardware in North America. Announced via Nintendo of America's official communication channels, these adjustments affect the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch OLED model, as well as controllers and amiibo figures.

The move follows similar, though less substantial, price increases enacted in Canada on August 1, and signals continued industry adaptation to rising production and import costs. New Nintendo Switch System Prices - Nintendo Switch: Was $299.99, now $339.99 (increase of $40) - Nintendo Switch Lite: Was $199.99, now $229.99 (increase of $30) - Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Was $349.99, now $399.99 (increase of $50) Accessory and Controller Price Increases Nintendo has also raised retail prices for key accessories: - Joy-Con (L)/(R): Previously $79.99, now $89.99 (increase of $10) - Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: Previously $69.99, now $79.99 (increase of $10) - NES Controllers: Now $69.99 (up $10) - SNES Controller: Now $34.99 (up $5) - Nintendo 64 Controller: Now $54.99 (up $5) - SEGA Genesis Controller: Now $54.99 (up $5) For the new-generation Nintendo Switch 2, the Pro Controller has also seen a $5 price hike, now retailing at $89.99. Additional Product Adjustments - Standard amiibo figures: Were $15.99, now $19.99 (up $4) - amiibo double packs: Now range from $34.99 to $39.99 (up $5–10 from $29.99) - Alarmo accessory: Increased from $99.99 to $109.99 Nintendo attributes these price hikes to “changing market conditions.” In a statement released this week, a company spokesperson explained that ongoing challenges related to import tariffs and rising manufacturing costs have forced the company to adjust US recommended retail prices.

These external economic pressures are ultimately impacting the cost structure for gaming hardware and accessories stateside. Meanwhile, similar price revisions in Canada have been linked to currency fluctuations against the US dollar, though the increases were generally smaller in scale.

As of this update, there are no announced plans to raise prices for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles or first-party games in the US, though Nintendo has not fully ruled out future adjustments as the economic climate continues to evolve. Industry observers note that price changes of this scale are rare for Nintendo, highlighting broader pressures across the global electronics and gaming markets.

Customers are encouraged to check the latest pricing on the official Nintendo website and at authorized retailers. This pricing shift joins a growing trend of hardware and software companies responding to international factors such as supply chain costs, tariffs, and currency exchange rates.

As Nintendo continues to update its offerings, players and collectors alike should be aware of these adjustments when planning future purchases via the Nintendo eShop or brick-and-mortar outlets.

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