Switch 2 hardware sales dropped drastically in Japan last week following the console’s price increase. Nintendo announced last month that it would be raising the price of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Japan. …
… PS5 spending was down 43%, driven by recent price increases, while Xbox hardware spending actually grew 7% compared to a year ago. Notably, the average price paid for a new unit of video game hardware reached $502 in May, which is up 14% compared to a year ago $440 . …
… It also stated that the company doesn’t plan to sell hardware at a loss as a matter of principle, but that it’s currently monitoring the market situation. “First, we regard hardware as the base for providing the gaming experience, and by offering products such as the PlayStation Portal Remote Playe… …
… Whereas Switch Online price increase hasn’t yet been confirmed for the West, a hardware price increase has – starting on September 1, the price of Switch 2 consoles will rise in the United States, Canada and Europe. …
… As of September 1, the price of a Switch 2 in the US will increase from $449 to $499 , meaning the Japanese multilingual version will be $65 cheaper at the current exchange rate. In Europe, the price of Switch 2 hardware will also increase to €499. …
… In Europe, Switch 2 hardware will increase by 30 Euros to 499.99 Euros, and in Canada, the console will increase by $50 to $679.99. “In light of changes in market conditions, and after considering the global business outlook, Nintendo will revise the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices MSRP of t…