Nintendo confirmed a pricing adjustment for its next‑generation console after the company provided details to international press.
According to Nintendo’s statement to BBC Newsbeat, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced at $499.99 and €499.99.
The company also said it will raise the cost of Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in Japan, and that a revised United Kingdom price will be confirmed at a later date.
Background and platform context
The Nintendo Switch line has been a cornerstone of Nintendo’s hardware strategy since the original Switch launched on March 3, 2017.
Nintendo’s online subscription service, Nintendo Switch Online, launched in September 2018 and later expanded its tiered offering with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in October 2021.
The Expansion Pack added legacy content such as Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles to the service.
Official statement rewritten for clarity
Nintendo told BBC Newsbeat that the Switch 2’s retail price will be $499.99 in the United States and €499.99 across Eurozone markets, and that Japan will see corresponding adjustments to Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
The company added that it would announce an updated price for the United Kingdom at a future date, where the device is currently listed at £395.99.
What is verified
- Nintendo confirmed the $499.99 and €499.99 price points to BBC Newsbeat.
- Nintendo has stated it will release a revised UK price later.
- Nintendo announced price changes affecting Nintendo Switch Online and the Expansion Pack in Japan.
- Key platform milestones: the original Nintendo Switch launched March 3, 2017; Nintendo Switch Online launched September 2018; the Expansion Pack tier was introduced in October 2021.
Why this matters
Pricing decisions for Nintendo’s hardware and subscription tiers affect consumer adoption, retail positioning, and media coverage ahead of any major launch.
The company’s communications to outlets such as BBC Newsbeat are the primary source for these confirmed figures.
For further updates, watch official Nintendo channels including Nintendo Direct announcements, the Nintendo eShop updates, and corporate press releases for formal retail and regional pricing details.
According to Nintendo’s statement to BBC Newsbeat, the Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced at $499.99 and €499.99.
The company also said it will raise the cost of Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in Japan, and that a revised United Kingdom price will be confirmed at a later date.
Background and platform context
The Nintendo Switch line has been a cornerstone of Nintendo’s hardware strategy since the original Switch launched on March 3, 2017.
Nintendo’s online subscription service, Nintendo Switch Online, launched in September 2018 and later expanded its tiered offering with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in October 2021.
The Expansion Pack added legacy content such as Nintendo 64 and Sega Genesis titles to the service.
Official statement rewritten for clarity
Nintendo told BBC Newsbeat that the Switch 2’s retail price will be $499.99 in the United States and €499.99 across Eurozone markets, and that Japan will see corresponding adjustments to Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
The company added that it would announce an updated price for the United Kingdom at a future date, where the device is currently listed at £395.99.
What is verified
- Nintendo confirmed the $499.99 and €499.99 price points to BBC Newsbeat.
- Nintendo has stated it will release a revised UK price later.
- Nintendo announced price changes affecting Nintendo Switch Online and the Expansion Pack in Japan.
- Key platform milestones: the original Nintendo Switch launched March 3, 2017; Nintendo Switch Online launched September 2018; the Expansion Pack tier was introduced in October 2021.
Why this matters
Pricing decisions for Nintendo’s hardware and subscription tiers affect consumer adoption, retail positioning, and media coverage ahead of any major launch.
The company’s communications to outlets such as BBC Newsbeat are the primary source for these confirmed figures.
For further updates, watch official Nintendo channels including Nintendo Direct announcements, the Nintendo eShop updates, and corporate press releases for formal retail and regional pricing details.