Nintendo raises original switch console prices due to “market situation”

Nintendo is increasing the price of the original Nintendo Switch game console. The company announced on Friday. The price rise, which took effect on August 3rd, is due to “market conditions,” Nintendo says.

The company’s reference to “market conditions” is probably suggested President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Affected products include Nintendo Switch – OLED models, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Select Nintendo Switch accessories. Other Nintendo products, including certain Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, including Select Amiibo and Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, also have seen price increases.

It is not yet clear what will happen with the new prices. Currently, the original Nintendo Switch is on sale for $299.99, while the OLED model costs $349.99.

Nintendo said it has not ruled out future price hikes. Nintendo Switch 2retails for $450.

“Nintendo Switch 2 system pricing, physical and digital Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 games, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships are unchanged at this time,” Nintendo wrote in a post in the announcement. “However, please note that price adjustments may be necessary in the future.”

Before Friday, Nintendo reported it Fiscal 1Q revenue They also shared that the Switch 2 console sales have reached 5.82 million units since its release on June 5th.

Nintendo has moved most of its production from China to Vietnam in the past. Avoid customs duties. However, this week’s Trump announced the changes Mutual TariffsIt extends to Vietnam.