Nintendo is set to raise repair prices for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 hardware in Japan, citing higher costs for replacement parts.
The company’s updated service rates will take effect on November 16, 2026, and apply to a range of internal component repairs across the Switch family.
Background
Nintendo operates an authorized repair service in Japan for its console hardware and accessories.
The latest announcement follows an earlier adjustment to repair fees implemented at the start of 2025.
According to Nintendo’s statement, the current price revision is a response to rising costs for repair parts.
What’s changing
Nintendo said the increases are necessary because the cost of replacement components has risen.
As a result, repairs involving key internal parts—including the CPU board and LCD unit—will see higher service fees for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Examples published by Nintendo show specific jumps in pricing:
- Nintendo Switch 2 CPU board repair: 27,500 yen will be raised to 37,400 yen.
- Nintendo Switch CPU repair: 16,500 yen will be raised to 26,400 yen.
The company’s notice clarifies that not all items are affected.
Peripheral repairs for Joy‑Con (and Joy‑Con 2), the dock, Pro Controller, and camera components are not included in this round of increases and will remain at their existing rates.
Regional availability and prior changes
Nintendo previously raised repair prices in Japan at the start of 2025, a move that preceded the arrival of Nintendo Switch 2.
At present, Nintendo has not announced similar repair-price adjustments for regions outside Japan.
The company’s Japan service update is the only confirmed change slated for November 16, 2026.
What owners should do
Owners in Japan who anticipate needing repairs should review Nintendo’s official repair pages for exact pricing, warranty coverage, and service procedures.
For customers outside Japan, continue to monitor regional Nintendo support channels for any future announcements.
Nintendo’s update is a straightforward operational change tied to component costs; the company’s published schedule and price examples provide clear guidance for affected Switch and Switch 2 users in Japan.
The company’s updated service rates will take effect on November 16, 2026, and apply to a range of internal component repairs across the Switch family.
Background
Nintendo operates an authorized repair service in Japan for its console hardware and accessories.
The latest announcement follows an earlier adjustment to repair fees implemented at the start of 2025.
According to Nintendo’s statement, the current price revision is a response to rising costs for repair parts.
What’s changing
Nintendo said the increases are necessary because the cost of replacement components has risen.
As a result, repairs involving key internal parts—including the CPU board and LCD unit—will see higher service fees for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Examples published by Nintendo show specific jumps in pricing:
- Nintendo Switch 2 CPU board repair: 27,500 yen will be raised to 37,400 yen.
- Nintendo Switch CPU repair: 16,500 yen will be raised to 26,400 yen.
The company’s notice clarifies that not all items are affected.
Peripheral repairs for Joy‑Con (and Joy‑Con 2), the dock, Pro Controller, and camera components are not included in this round of increases and will remain at their existing rates.
Regional availability and prior changes
Nintendo previously raised repair prices in Japan at the start of 2025, a move that preceded the arrival of Nintendo Switch 2.
At present, Nintendo has not announced similar repair-price adjustments for regions outside Japan.
The company’s Japan service update is the only confirmed change slated for November 16, 2026.
What owners should do
Owners in Japan who anticipate needing repairs should review Nintendo’s official repair pages for exact pricing, warranty coverage, and service procedures.
For customers outside Japan, continue to monitor regional Nintendo support channels for any future announcements.
Nintendo’s update is a straightforward operational change tied to component costs; the company’s published schedule and price examples provide clear guidance for affected Switch and Switch 2 users in Japan.
