Nintendo to Increase Switch 2 Price to $499.99 Starting September 2026 Due to RAM Shortages

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13 August 2026 at 9:12 pm

Nintendo to Increase Switch 2 Price to $499.99 Starting September 2026 Due to RAM Shortages

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Nintendo is informing customers via in-store kiosks about an upcoming price increase for the Switch 2, raising its retail price from $449.99 to $499.99 starting September 1, 2026. This hike is attributed to the ongoing RAM crisis and DRAM shortages affecting hardware manufacturers, with consumers praising Nintendo for providing ample advance notice.

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