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When did the U.S. price change take effect, and which products did it cover?
Nintendo of America announced the update on August 1, 2025, with new U.S. pricing effective August 3. The notice named the standard Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, Nintendo Switch Lite, and select accessories. It did not publish the revised console prices. Nintendo’s pricing update
How much did the Switch prices increase?
On August 1, 2025, Ars Technica reported Target listings showing the following prices before and after the change. These are U.S. retailer listings reported at that time, not Nintendo-announced prices or a current nationwide price list. Ars Technica’s report
| Model | Prior Target listing | New Target listing | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | $299.99 | $339.99 | $40 |
| Nintendo Switch OLED Model | $349.99 | $399.99 | $50 |
| Nintendo Switch Lite | $199.99 | $229.99 | $30 |
All amounts are U.S. dollars. Retailer prices and availability can change, so check current listings before budgeting for a purchase; these figures should not be applied to other countries.
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- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
Why did Nintendo raise the prices?
Nintendo’s public explanation was that the change was “based on market conditions.” Its announcement did not name tariffs, manufacturing costs, exchange rates, or any other single cause. Nintendo’s pricing update
Tariffs were described as a likely factor in Ars Technica’s contemporary coverage, but that was the publication’s analysis, not a reason Nintendo confirmed for this specific increase. Ars Technica’s report
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- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
What did Nintendo say about tariffs and hardware pricing?
In a May 8, 2025 financial-results briefing, Nintendo President and Representative Director Shuntaro Furukawa discussed the company’s general approach to hardware pricing. He said Nintendo considers manufacturing cost, consumers’ impression of a price, exchange-rate differences from the Switch launch, and market conditions in each region. He also said the company’s basic policy is to treat imposed tariffs as part of cost and incorporate them into prices. Nintendo’s FY2025 financial-results briefing Q&A
Those broader remarks provide context for how Nintendo thinks about pricing; they do not establish that tariffs caused the August 2025 U.S. update.
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- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
What should buyers take from the increase?
- The August 2025 change applied to the U.S. and covered the three original Switch console models, plus select accessories.
- The reported Target listings indicated increases of $40 for the standard Switch, $50 for the OLED Model, and $30 for the Lite.
- Because Nintendo’s notice did not state the new amounts and the cited retailer listings are from 2025, use current retailer prices—not these historical figures—to make a purchase decision.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
