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Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase
Nintendo raises Switch 2 prices globally by $50 USD and equivalent amounts in other regions, effective September 1, citing rising memory component costs and tariffs. Despite strong fiscal 2026 performance with 19.86 million units sold and $14.7 billion revenue, the company forecasts an 11.4% revenue decline for fiscal 2027.
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Nintendo raises Switch 2 prices globally with regional variations
Nintendo increased Switch 2 console prices across multiple regions. In Canada, the price rose from $629.99 to $679.99 CAD (effective September 1, 2026). In Europe, the price increased from €469.99 to €499.99 (effective September 1, 2026). In Japan, prices increased from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980 (effective May 25, 2026).
Nintendo raises prices for Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite in Japan
Nintendo increased prices for the original Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite consoles in Japan by approximately ¥10,000 each, effective May 25, 2026. The company also increased prices for Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions and playing cards in Japan on the same date.
Nintendo announces upcoming game release schedule for Switch platforms
Nintendo confirmed release dates and windows for major upcoming games. Switch 2 titles include Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (May 21, 2026), Star Fox (June 25, 2026), Splatoon Raiders (July 23, 2026), and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave (2026). Switch exclusive Rhythm Heaven Groove launches July 2, 2026. Pokemon Winds and Waves is scheduled for 2027. Third-party games announced include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, 007 First Light, and The Adventures of Elliot.
Super Mario Galaxy movie grossed over $800 million in first four weeks
The Super Mario Galaxy movie generated over $800 million in box office revenue in its first four weeks of release, according to Nintendo's fiscal year 2026 earnings report.
Nintendo projects lower Switch 2 sales of 16.5 million units for next fiscal year
Nintendo forecasted sales of 16.5 million Nintendo Switch 2 units for fiscal year 2027, down from 19.86 million units sold in fiscal year 2026. The company cited that Switch 2 sales were more concentrated in the launch year compared to Nintendo's previous hardware systems. Many analysts had expected forecasts of 20+ million units.
Nintendo reports fiscal year 2026 revenue doubled to 2.3 trillion yen
Nintendo reported that its fiscal year 2026 revenue reached 2.3 trillion yen ($14.7 billion USD), nearly doubling from 1.16 trillion yen ($7.4 billion USD) in fiscal year 2025. The company expects revenue to drop approximately 11.4 percent in the next fiscal year due to lower console sales forecasts, though operating profit is expected to rise slightly due to increased software sales.
Nintendo software sales reached 185.62 million units in fiscal year 2026
Nintendo reported software sales of 185.62 million units across Switch and Switch 2 platforms in fiscal year 2026, up from 155.41 million units for Switch only in fiscal year 2025. Major titles included Mario Kart World with 14.7 million units, Pokemon Legends: Z-A with 8.5 million units, and Donkey Kong Bananza with 4.5 million units.
Nintendo Switch 2 sold 19.86 million units in fiscal year 2026
Nintendo reported that it sold 19.86 million Switch 2 units during fiscal year 2026, with 2.49 million units shipped in the most recent quarter. The Switch 2 outsold the original Nintendo Switch, which achieved 15.05 million unit sales in its first full fiscal year.
Nintendo attributes approximately 100 billion yen revenue hit to memory costs and tariffs
Nintendo announced that rising component prices, particularly for memory chips, and tariff measures are expected to cost the company approximately 100 billion yen in lost revenue. The company stated these impacts from market conditions are expected to extend over the medium to long term.
Nintendo raises Switch 2 price by $50 to $499.99 in the US
Nintendo increased the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the United States from $449.99 to $499.99, effective September 1, 2026. The company cited changes in market conditions, rising memory component costs, and tariff measures as reasons for the price increase.
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Nintendo raises Switch 2 to $499.99 amid memory costs and tariff pressures.