Nintendo is now warning customers about upcoming Switch 2 price hike in
stores and it's a reminder to buy ASAP if you want one

Date:
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Description:
The clock is ticking as Nintendo urges customers to buy a Switch 2 before the big September price increase.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Nintendo is warning customers about an upcoming Switch 2 price increase via in-store kiosks The Nintendo Switch 2 will retail at $499.99 starting on September 1, 2026 Consumers are praising Nintendo for giving ample time to purchase before the price increase Price hikes across PC and game consoles are running rampant due to the RAM crisis, and one case requires urgent action from interested customers.

As reported by Notebookcheck , Nintendo is now warning customers about the Switch 2's price hike at kiosks in stores. The retail price for the Nintendo Switch 2 will increase from $449.99 (395 / AU$699.95) to $499.99 (around 430
/ AU$769.95), starting on September 1, 2026. This was highlighted on Reddit , where users are praising Nintendo's generosity in informing customers long before price changes come into effect a move not every PC or game console manufacturer has replicated. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Unsurprisingly, this is a direct result of the RAM crisis, with DRAM
shortages impacting almost all hardware manufacturers. Nintendo seemingly managed to avoid any price increases after the Switch 2's launch, but shortages have persisted. Switch 2 kiosks are warning people about the console's price increase that will happen next month. from r/NintendoSwitch2 Nintendo worthy of praise? (Image credit: Future) The price increase itself isn't exactly a major one, at least compared to PlayStation ($90 increase)
and Xbox ($150 increase) console price hikes. It's also worth noting that the Nintendo Switch was subjected to a price hike in August 2025. You may like Want a Switch 2 for the coming Ocarina of Time remake? Id grab yours before the looming price spike Should you buy a Switch 2 before the price hike? I played 5 exclusives to find out A year on, my Switch 2 has more than proved its worth but Nintendo needs to act fast if it wants to break its generational curse

So it's fair to say that the writing has been on the wall for an eventual Switch 2 price increase, and Nintendo has given customers ample time to get their hands on the handheld gaming device.

Frankly, Nintendo, Microsoft , and Sony are not to blame for the price increases, as it's well reported that memory shortages are directly impacting manufacturing costs, and that's been the case for most of 2026. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The crisis is only expected to get worse, with Samsung , one of the big three RAM manufacturers, anticipating even more significant shortages in 2027,
2028, and beyond .

However, consumers will only hope that good measures such as Nintendo's (giving consumers time to avoid paying more) can become a new normal across the gaming and tech industry. Will that happen, though? Probably not. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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