Switch 2 Price Increase Confirmed for the UK at £419.99
Nintendo has put a number on the UK side of the Switch 2 price increase: from 1 September the console moves to £419.99 on the Nintendo Store, up from £395.99. That is a £24 rise, and it pushes Switch 2 over £400 for the first time since it launched.
The same date applies everywhere else Nintendo has published figures. In the United States the system goes from $449.99 to $499.99, in Canada from CAD $629.99 to CAD $679.99, and across the eurozone and Ireland from €469.99 to €499.99.
What the Switch 2 price increase looks like in each region
Nintendo has confirmed the following manufacturer's suggested retail prices, all effective 1 September 2026:
- United Kingdom: £395.99 to £419.99
- Ireland and the eurozone: €469.99 to €499.99
- United States: $449.99 to $499.99
- Canada: CAD $629.99 to CAD $679.99
Nintendo of America's notice also says pricing for Latin America will be announced separately. The company has not published revised figures for every market, so if you are outside the four regions above, the local storefront is the only reliable place to check.
Which products the new price actually covers
The revision applies to the Switch 2 system. Nintendo has stated that pricing for the original Nintendo Switch is unchanged, and it has not announced increases for Joy-Con 2 controllers, the Pro Controller, the dock or any first-party software.
One detail worth understanding before you plan around this: the figures are MSRP, which Nintendo enforces on its own store. High-street and online retailers set their own prices, so the shelf price on 1 September will not automatically jump everywhere at once. Stock bought in at the old wholesale cost can stay cheaper for a while.
Nintendo has also not detailed how bundles are treated. Console-plus-game packs are priced separately from the standalone system, and no revised bundle pricing has been published.
Why the price is going up
Nintendo's stated reason is short. The company points to various changes in market conditions
that it expects to last over the medium to long term, and says it recognises the change is difficult for customers.
The wider read from analysts is memory. DRAM and NAND contract prices have climbed hard through 2026 as data-centre buyers absorb supply, and every console maker has moved in the same direction this year. Nintendo has not named memory costs in its own announcement, so treat that as the industry explanation rather than the company's.
What is unusual is the timing. Console prices normally fall as a generation matures. Switch 2 is barely a year old and getting more expensive, which is the pattern the PS5 and Xbox Series X have already set.
Is it worth buying before 1 September
If you were already going to buy one this year, the eleven days before the change are the cheapest the console will officially be. After that, £419.99 is the floor on Nintendo's own store.
If you are not in a hurry, the calculation is less obvious. Retailer promotions during the autumn sales period have historically cut below MSRP, and refurbished units through Nintendo's own programme sit lower still. A £24 difference is smaller than a typical seasonal discount.
The library is the other half of the decision. The Switch 2 install base has grown quickly enough that Pokemon Pokopia passed five million copies in four months, and big third-party ports keep landing: Oblivion Remastered runs to a 61.5GB download and DayZ: Cool Edition needs 15.9GB. A Minecraft closed beta is already testing the console's higher render distance.
Anyone weighing a handheld against a phone should also look at what Android offers now — our round-up of Android games with full gamepad support covers the overlap.
What happens next
Nintendo has not ruled out further revisions, and its statement deliberately frames current conditions as ongoing rather than temporary. The company has given no indication of a second increase, and nothing beyond 1 September has been announced.
For now the practical takeaway is narrow: the UK number is £419.99, the date is 1 September 2026, and the original Switch is not affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will the Switch 2 cost in the UK?
From 1 September 2026 the Nintendo Switch 2 costs £419.99 on the Nintendo Store, up from £395.99. That is a £24 increase. Retailers set their own prices, so individual shops may sell for more or less than Nintendo's suggested price.
When does the Switch 2 price increase take effect?
1 September 2026 in the UK, Ireland and the eurozone, the United States and Canada. Nintendo has said pricing for Latin America will be announced separately. The old price applies right up to 31 August on Nintendo's own store.
Is the original Nintendo Switch also getting more expensive?
No. Nintendo has said the pricing of the original Nintendo Switch system is unchanged. The revision covers the Switch 2 console only.
Are Switch 2 accessories and games affected?
Nintendo has not announced increases for Joy-Con 2 controllers, the Pro Controller, the dock or first-party games. Only the Switch 2 system has a published new price. Bundle pricing has not been detailed either.
Why is Nintendo raising the Switch 2 price?
Nintendo cites changes in market conditions that it expects to last over the medium to long term, and has not given a more specific reason. Analysts point to sharply higher memory chip costs across 2026, but Nintendo itself has not named that as the cause.
