Nintendo Switch 2 Price Could Still Increase Thanks To Tariffs

Summary

• Nintendo's president says a post-launch price increase for Switch 2 may have to be considered due to tariff policy changes.
• Fans are already upset with the $80 price of Mario Kart World.
• It has already increased prices of certain Switch 2 accessories due to tariffs.

Nintendo has already faced the ire of fans due to the price point of its first party games like Mario Kart World. While the industry and fans are already bracing for the possible advent of the $100 video game thanks to GTA 6, Nintendo has given the decision makers a leg up in justifying this price point via the $80 price of its game.

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To combat the hurdles that the Trump administration's tariffs have placed, Nintendo has already increased the prices of several accessories. While a price increase for the Switch 2 itself has not taken place yet, it isn't off the table, according to Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. The company may decide to increase prices post launch in order to combat any changes in the tariff policy.

Nintendo Could Increase Switch 2 Price After Launch

The tariffs policy has already affected prices of video games and consoles, and considering how unpredictable it has been, we could see prices increase further still. As Reported by Yahoo News (via Genki), Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa echoed this sentiment in a recent investor meeting, saying that the company might have to consider price changes in lieu of changes in the tariff policy.

“At this time, the top priority is to quickly popularize the Switch 2 hardware," explained Furukawa. "If the assumptions regarding tariffs change significantly, we would like to consider what price adjustments we should make and implement them after considering various factors."

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Fans are already upset after the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed the $449.99 price of the console and $80 price of Mario Kart World. While it is one of the most popular IPs in gaming, trailers have shown nothing to justify the price. Even former Nintendo staff weren't impressed by what the company showcased.

However, Nintendo is pretty confident that the Switch 2 will outperform the first-year sales of the PS4 and the PS5 combined, so a price increase may not be necessary. Unfortunately, things are not entirely in the company's hands, as the tariff policy could change unpredictably.

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