… No other countries are yet being targeted for increases on older Switch models. Japan and Korea are also seeing an increase in the price of Nintendo Switch Online, jumping up 25 percent as of July 1, but again, there are no current plans to see this happen outside of Nintendo’s home country. …
… With the AI-fueled RAM shortage and tariffs pushing hardware prices higher, Nintendo is expecting to sell fewer Switch 2s in 2026 than it otherwise might have. …
… A former Nintendo sales lead thinks an upcoming price hike is inevitable , and Trump’s war on Iran might only be speeding things up. “Unfortunately, I think, eventually the hardware price is going to have to go up,” the ex-employee, who goes only by “Sean” to protect his anonymity, told fellow Nint… …
… Although the price increases—especially the far more significant rises in Japan—will likely make up for a big chunk of the expecting income. …
… While there’s no clear explanation it’s thought likely to be a combination of a tougher economy, the significantly higher prices of consoles thanks to said economy and Trump’s tariffs, and the lack of a big new game to push Switch 2s out the door. …
… If you’re wondering why the economic vibes feel so miserable right now, including in the world of gaming, a new study goes in-depth on how perceived price increases are the number one mood-killer for consumer confidence. …