Nintendo Raises Switch, Online Prices in Canada

Nintendo has revealed an upcoming price adjustment for the original Switch console in Canada, signaling a potential cost increase for the eight-year-old system.

Nintendo of Canada's advisory indicates full pricing details will be announced later today, July 1, coinciding with updates to their official online store.

The company cites "market conditions" as the rationale behind these changes but provides no additional explanation.

While the newly released Switch 2 remains unaffected, all original Switch models—including the standard, Lite, and OLED versions—will see price revisions.

The changes extend to both physical and digital Switch games and accessories, potentially affecting Switch 2 owners due to cross-compatibility.

Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions and amiibo collectibles will also experience price adjustments, prompting Canadian consumers to consider renewals before the changes take effect.

Canada's current economic climate, influenced by recent US tariff implementations, mirrors global financial uncertainties. Nintendo previously halted Switch 2 pre-orders in North America to assess tariff impacts before adjusting accessory pricing.

Company president Shuntaro Furukawa warned that tariffs could reduce profits by billions of yen, though raising Switch 2 prices risked dampening consumer demand.

Industry observers suggest these selective price increases allow Nintendo to offset losses without attracting negative attention to their newest console's pricing strategy.