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Nintendo announces price increases for Nintendo Switch 2

37 pointsby razorbeamztoday at 6:56 AM23 commentsview on HN

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ageitgeytoday at 10:09 AM

The value of the yen compared to other currencies has fallen through the floor since 2022, so this isn't unexpected - Nintendo had to do something to equalize prices somewhat. The dollar's global value has also weakened noticeably since (checks notes) April 2, 2025 and Canada has had currency struggles as well the last few years.

butler14today at 10:05 AM

£385 in argos and smyths at the mo for any UK folk!

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jFriedensreichtoday at 10:16 AM

And new prices for playing cards not even set yet... TIL nintendo still makes cards in japan.

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schnitzelstoattoday at 9:06 AM

The price increases aren't massive though, I think I'll still wait for a mainline Mario game.

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ankitsanghitoday at 9:49 AM

I'll buy it once Winds and Waves comes out. The increase isn't THAT much.

EZ-Etoday at 9:46 AM

Is Mario Kart on the switch 1 still $70?

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dottjttoday at 9:54 AM

Does this exclude Australia?

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AntiUSAbahtoday at 9:44 AM

Never buy a switch later. Nintendo prices don't fall and if, it takes ages.

dude250711today at 10:03 AM

Lol, keep buying it. Investor profits must be protected at any cost.