Nintendo to Adjust Hardware, Game, and Membership Prices in Canada Due to Market Changes — Switch 2 Pricing Unchanged, Effective August 1

Nintendo’s doing something with prices in Canada, and yeah, it’s about time, I guess? They’re fiddling with costs for the old Switch models—like the OG Switch, the swanky OLED one, and that cute little Switch Lite. Oh, and don’t forget about the games and other bits—Amiibo, accessories, you name it.

So, here’s the thing. They’re keeping quiet about when this’ll hit, but come August 1, you’ll see those new numbers on Nintendo’s Canadian site. You’d think they’d say why, like, “Hey, it’s inflation!” or, “Thanks, tariffs!” But nah, not a peep. And it’s like, are they hiking the prices? Honestly feels like it, but who’s to know.

Prices right now—if you’re wondering—are like CAD $399 for the standard Switch. Then there’s the OLED at CAD $449, and the Lite’s sitting at CAD $259. People are whispering about a 5-10% hike, though, and I’m just here like, “Sure, why not?”

Anyway, remember how Nintendo dropped the ball earlier? Back in April or something, they delayed pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the U.S. and Canada, blaming “market conditions” or whatever. Yeah, tariffs again. But then they nailed the launch on June 5. Go figure.

Oh, and don’t sweat it if you’re eyeing the new Switch 2. This price tweaking circus doesn’t affect it or its gear. The thing’s selling like hotcakes, too. Bigger screen, better stuff inside, yada yada. Flying off shelves like nobody’s business—3.5 million in four days. Nuts, right?

So, if you’re on the prowl for a Switch 2, check out our tips on where to snag one in the U.S. and UK. We keep tabs on stock and prices. Also, if you’re the type to follow news on Google, ping us there for the scoop on all things tech.

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