Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes are 'inevitable', says former Nintendo sales lead and that's not an exaggeration

Date:
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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PC and game console price hikes are widespread, and it looks like the
Nintendo Switch 2 may be the next to see a significant price adjustment.

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2 is more expensive Both gaming PCs and consoles are being hit with significant price hikes due to the ongoing RAM crisis and economic struggles. Unfortunately, it means one console won't completely avoid the impact after all.

As reported by GamesRadar , a former Nintendo sales lead, only known as Sean, warns that a Nintendo Switch 2 price increase is 'inevitable', despite the game company being able to hold out on price hikes since the handheld
device's launch.

This comes after Sony recently implemented price increases for all PS5 hardware , six years after the base console's launch, due to economic challenges. Ultimately, Sony's move has increased fears that price
adjustments for other console and PC hardware are imminent. Article continues below You may like Research firm warns gamers to expect a 'global' Nintendo Switch 2 price hike Nintendo president says the increasing cost of RAM is 'something we must monitor closely', but says there is no 'immediate impact
on earnings' where the Switch 2 is concerned Sony could be forced to delay
the PS6 to 2029 due to the rising cost of RAM, as Nintendo reportedly considers increasing the cost of the Switch 2 (Image credit: Photo de Kamil Switalski sur Unsplash ) It's now increasingly likely that Nintendo is the company next in line to increase the Switch 2's price, and it won't be the first time, either, as it previously increased the price for the original Nintendo Switch in 2025. Gamers were also warned that Switch 2 price adjustments 'may be necessary in the future', and that reality might be
closer than ever before. Speaking on Kit & Krysta's podcast (hosted by former Nintendo employees) on YouTube , Sean said, "Unfortunately, I think
eventually the hardware price is going to have to go up," citing inflation
and tariffs as a "nuisance" and major issues that aren't going to disappear for a while.

It's worth noting that RAM prices are very slowly beginning to fall, recovering from the AI boom that has been causing shortages, but that's more than likely not going to stop a Switch 2 price hike.

"They [Nintendo] may be able to put off raising hardware prices for a moment, but I think it's inevitable that they're going up," Sean said. "If you see a deal now [for the Switch 2], understand it's likely as good a deal you're going to see." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me
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The usual trend of hardware prices decreasing as a console or component ages is now working in reverse, and both Microsoft 's Xbox Series X and Sony's PS5 consoles are prime examples.

Let this be your final warning, Nintendo fans: it's now or essentially never for anyone looking to buy a Switch 2 at a reasonable price, in the near future. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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