How Much Does Nintendo Switch 2 Cost?

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and, with fluctuating markets and changing budgets, there was — and still is — a lot of confusion and information going around on pricing for the newest system and the place to play all of the latest and greatest Nintendo games.

With the Switch 1 still hanging around, plus constantly shifting market conditions, in this guide we break down the Nintendo Switch 2 cost and Switch 2 software prices.

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How much is a Nintendo Switch 2?

Originally, the Switch 2 console came in at $449.99 / £395.99 / €469,99. That was a bit more expensive than the Switch, particularly in certain European countries.

However, that changed in 2026 due to Nintendo's pricing increases worldwide for its latest console, as announced in its Q4 2025/26 Financial Report. This came into effect on 1st September 2026 everywhere, except for Japan, where the price increase came on 26th May 2026.

We've listed a number of countries along with the price of the standard console below (no bundle prices), including any confirmed changes.

How much are Switch 2 games?

Like with the Switch 1, and with other consoles, Switch 2 game prices vary depending on the developer, publisher, and format.

Mario Kart World is leading the way here, priced at $79.99 / £74.99 / €89.99 for a physical copy, which is a premium price. But Nintendo is pricing titles on a case-by-case basis. Donkey Kong Bananza, for instance, is $69.99 / £66.99 for a physical copy.

However, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Nintendo will be pricing its first-party digital and physical releases differently. With Yoshi, the physical release is $69.99 / £58.99, while digitally it will cost $59.99 / £49.99. So digital seems to be cheaper going forward.

Of course, there are plenty of indie titles, HD remasters, and other third-party games come in at lower prices. There are digital-only games and Game-Key Card releases too.

Lastly, some Nintendo Switch games have a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which you can either purchase physically or, if you already own the game on Switch 1, download an upgrade pack for around $10.00 for Breath of the Wild, for example, while Mario Wonder's upgrade pack is $19.99.

Switch 2 Price FAQ

Here is a selection of common Nintendo Switch 2 price questions that people also ask:

How does Switch 2's price compare to Switch 1?

It's a fair bit more. That's not entirely unexpected given that the Switch 2 is a more powerful and bigger system than the Switch, but the price difference is noticeable.

The standard Switch model currently costs $339.99 / £259.99 / €299,99. For comparisons to the OLED and Lite models, make sure you read our full guide on Switch 1 prices.

Will the Switch 2 go up in price because of tariffs?

Unfortunately, it's already happened

While tariffs haven't specifically been mentioned, Nintendo stated that the price of the console will be going up on 1st September 2026 due to "changes in market conditions" and the "global business outlook".

From September '26, the price of a new Switch 2 went up to $499.99 USD, or your regional equivalent. Check the table up top to see how much the console costs in your region.

Accessory prices already increased prior to the console's release, and in Canada and the US (and soon to be Japan), Nintendo has opted to increase the price of the Switch 1 models "based on market conditions".

Has the original Switch gone down in price now the Switch 2 is out?

Sorry to break it to you, but nope, at least not from what we've seen.

Nintendo didn't drop the price of the Wii U when the Switch launched, so it's not that surprising, but there's still time...

In fact, the opposite happened in Canada, where the Switch 1 received a price increase. The same happened with the Switch 1 in Japan too, where all three SKUs went up in price on 26th May 2026.

Is Switch 2 cheaper in other countries?

In some cases, yes, the Switch 2 is a little bit cheaper in other countries. But that, of course, doesn't factor in shipping, travel costs, or regional price fluctuations.

In Nordic countries, some fans considered travelling to other European countries back when the console launched, as the price is lower.

Is the original Nintendo Switch being discontinued?

Not for now, at least. Nintendo has said that it plans to continue support for the original Switch, which makes sense given the absolutely huge install base.

The console has sold over 155 million units (as of March 2026) and it continues to sell, even as we approach a new era of Nintendo.

Is it worth buying an original Switch instead?

It totally depends! While you won't be able to play Mario Kart World or Donkey Kong Bananza, you'll still have access to tons of excellent games on the Switch 1.

The Switch 2 is backwards compatible with almost all Switch 1 games — you can find a complete list of games with compatibility issues in our Backwards Compatible guide — but the older console is a big cheaper. Of course, Nintendo won't be supporting the older Switch forever, so there's that to consider.

Hopefully, this guide has been helpful. If you're after more Nintendo Switch 2 advice, check out our Switch 2 guides for more useful info.