Want to buy Nintendo Switch 2 in India? This is how much you could have to pay
A customer purchases Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Nintendo Switch 2
will be available in India from June 8, despite Nintendo's lack of official presence in the country, with pricing ranging between Rs. 58,000 to Rs. 65,000 across different cities and retailers, per to 0451 Games newsletter, . In the US, the Switch 2 comes at a retail price of $499, i.e. Rs ~42,000. Despite the marked up price, the Switch 2 won't be available in day-one in India. According to report, attributing to the supply chain sources, day-one availability will be limited in India, but stock should flow freely from next week. The delay is attributed to holidays in key markets like the UAE, from which substantial portions of Indian stock are expected.
Why the Nintendo Switch 2 costs so much more in India
The significantly higher pricing, well above earlier estimates of Rs 45,000 to Rs 50,000, per the report, stems from Nintendo's delayed certification process in the Middle East region. While the console has been sold in Middle Eastern markets for over a week, Indian parallel importers are sourcing stock from the US and Europe at marked-up rates, according to the report.
"Prices should normalise by August or October latest, when the Switch 2 is out in more countries," said one Mumbai-based store owner told 0451 Games. "But if you want it month one, forget day one, you'll be paying more because we are paying more."
Retailers report paying approximately EUR 500 (around Rs. 50,000) plus 15-20 percent markup for the
Mario Kart World bundle
, which comprises over 80 percent of expected Indian stock due to standard console shortages.
The new Mario Kart World game will be available alongside the console launch, which will also come at 15-20% mark up. Meanwhile, third-party Switch 2 games like Hogwarts Legacy are releasing officially in India on schedule, creating an unusual scenario where software arrives before hardware through official channels.
Nintendo's India plans still unclear
Despite the thriving parallel import market, the report says that sources familiar with Nintendo's plans indicate the company is considering establishing an official Indian presence, potentially partnering with distributor Redington. However, no timeline has been confirmed for this move.
The situation mirrors Nintendo's historical approach with previous consoles like the Wii and original Switch, where parallel imports consistently filled demand gaps in emerging markets. Nintendo's focus remains primarily on the US, Europe, and Japan, treating other regions as secondary priorities.
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