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The Verge
2 days ago
- The Verge
The Switch OLED went up in price, but you can still save $110
Nintendo recently made the unexpected decision to increase the prices of its last-gen Switch hardware due to 'market conditions,' adding $30 to the cost of the $199.99 Switch Lite, $40 to the standard $299.99 Switch, and $50 to the $349.99 Switch OLED. The price difference between the Switch OLED and the standalone Switch 2 now stands at a mere $50. But we found a deal that's worth checking out for those who don't want to spend anywhere near $400 for a Switch OLED. Woot is still offering the Switch OLED that comes with white Joy-Con controllers and a free download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which is one of the console's best games. You'll pay just $289.99 at Woot, which was already a good deal at the OLED's original $349.99 price, let alone compared to its new, inflated price. This deal is available for the next four days, or until supply runs dry. The Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle includes a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While the Switch 2 is currently getting all of the attention, the Switch OLED remains a great choice due to its vast game library full of modern classics. Some of its games may run better on the Switch 2, but you'll still get the same experience overall on the last-gen console. In fact, the Switch OLED's screen is superior in some ways to what's offered in the newer hardware. Looking past the facts that it's a smaller 720p screen and locked to 60Hz refresh rate, the OLED panel knocks the socks off the Switch 2's LCD when it comes to color accuracy, contrast, and brightness control. Since there's an abundance of vibrant games available for the console, including Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, to name a couple, the Switch OLED's screen will likely impress whoever's playing on it. Something to note: The discounted Switch OLED model is the 'International version,' and the biggest difference between this and something you can get at Walmart or Target is that it has a 90-day warranty through Woot. If you can look past that, it includes a power adapter for US outlets, and the console itself is region-free, meaning that games from any region will play as intended. Sign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we've tested sent to your inbox weekly. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Cameron Faulkner Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Deals Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Entertainment Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gadgets Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Laptops Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Nintendo Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech
Hypebeast
4 days ago
- Business
- Hypebeast
Nintendo Raises Prices of First-Gen Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite Due to "Market Conditions"
Summary Nintendohas raised the prices of its first-generationSwitch, theSwitch OLEDand theSwitch Litedue to 'market conditions.' The Switch saw a $100 USD increase, going from its original price point of $299.99 USD to $399.99 USD. Meanwhile, the Switch OLED went from $349.99 USD to $399.99 USD and the Switch Lite from $199.99 USD to $229.99 USD. 'Pricing for the original Nintendo Switch™ family of systems and products will change in the United States based on market conditions, effective August 3, 2025,'Nintendo wrote, but did not specify Vergeadds that the increase was announced following President Donald Trump's tariffs on Vietnam imports, where Nintendo handles a majority of its production. In addition to increased prices of the first-gen Switch, Nintendo added that more of its products will 'also see adjustments.' This covers select accessories for the Switch 2, amiibo and the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo. While prices for the Nintendo Switch Online membership,Switch 2and its physical and digital games remain the same for now, Nintendo warned that changes 'may be necessary in the future.' Nintendo is the latest video game giant to increase prices. In late July,Microsoftwasforced to walk backits original May 2025 announcement of raising the prices of its upcoming first-partyXboxtitles to $80 USD.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Nintendo hiked the price of the original Switch citing 'market conditions,' but did not raise the price of the Switch 2
Nintendo is increasing prices on the original Switch hardware, as well as on some Amiibo, the Alarmo Clock, and various Switch and Switch 2 accessories in the US. The price increases will officially take effect on August 3 and are being implemented 'based on market conditions,' the Japanese company said in a post on its website. While Nintendo did not specify the new prices, US retailers have already begun adjusting them. For example, the original Switch, previously priced at $299, now costs $339. Similarly, the Switch OLED has risen from $349 to $399. Nintendo has faced pressure to raise prices on its products in part due to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The company manufactures most of its products in countries like China and Vietnam, and then imports devices such as the Switch into the US. While Nintendo has increased prices for the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED, it has not changed the price of the Switch 2 or its games. This decision is understandable, as the original Switch is nearing the end of its lifecycle, and consumer interest, particularly at retail is relatively low. As a result, the price hike is unlikely to have a major impact. However, Nintendo's choice not to raise the price of the Switch 2 appears to be a strategic one. Raising the price of a new console, especially one that has been a major hit and remains in limited supply could negatively affect the long-term sales performance of the Switch 2. The Switch 2 already carries a higher base price of $450, and its games also cost more than previous generations. Increasing the price at this early stage, given that the console has been on the market for barely a few months, could potentially hurt sales momentum. 'However, please note that price adjustments may be necessary in the future,' the company added. Earlier on Friday, Nintendo reported its fiscal first-quarter earnings and announced that sales of the Switch 2 console have reached 5.82 million units since its release on June 5. While the company has maintained its forecast of 15 million Switch 2 units sold this fiscal year, many analysts suggest that the estimate may be conservative, given the better-than-expected performance of the Switch 2. On Friday, the Trump administration unveiled a new wave of 'reciprocal' tariffs on several countries, with rates ranging from 10 percent to 41 percent. Sony Corp's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X/S have seen price increases in several markets. Anuj Bhatia is a personal technology writer at who has been covering smartphones, personal computers, gaming, apps, and lifestyle tech actively since 2011. He specialises in writing longer-form feature articles and explainers on trending tech topics. His unique interests encompass delving into vintage tech, retro gaming and composing in-depth narratives on the intersection of history, technology, and popular culture. He covers major international tech conferences and product launches from the world's biggest and most valuable tech brands including Apple, Google and others. At the same time, he also extensively covers indie, home-grown tech startups. Prior to joining The Indian Express in late 2016, he served as a senior tech writer at My Mobile magazine and previously held roles as a reviewer and tech writer at Gizbot. Anuj holds a postgraduate degree from Banaras Hindu University. You can find Anuj on Linkedin. Email: ... Read More
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Nintendo to increase U.S. prices on original Switch products amid tariff pressures
Nintendo has announced that it will raise prices on several of its original Switch products and accessories in the U.S. The price hike will affect the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, Alarmo, and other related items. This change comes nearly eight and a half years after the first Nintendo Switch launched and roughly two months after the release of the Switch 2, which quickly became the fastest-selling console in North America. Nintendo will raise prices on several Switch models and accessories in the U.S. starting August 3.(Nintendo) The new prices will take effect on August 3. Nintendo attributed the changes to "market conditions," though industry experts believe the move is linked to recent U.S. tariffs on imports from countries where Nintendo manufactures its hardware. Also read: Nintendo sells record 3.5 million Switch 2 consoles in four days Nintendo Switch: Price Increase Details Nintendo has recently shared the news in a brief statement on its website on August 1. The company said it is adjusting prices for some products in the U.S. but does not plan to raise the price of the new Switch 2 console, its games, or online service subscriptions at this time. However, Nintendo acknowledged that future price changes might be necessary. Also read: Mafia: The Old Country releasing on 8 August, 2025: Here's everything you need to know The exact new prices were not confirmed by Nintendo directly, but a user on the social media platform X, known as Wario64, spotted that Target briefly raised prices on several Nintendo items before reversing them. The observed price changes include: Nintendo Switch: increased from $300 to $340 Nintendo Switch Lite: increased from $200 to $230 Nintendo Switch OLED Model: increased from $350 to $400 Nintendo Alarmo: increased from $100 to $110 Joy-Con 2 Controllers: increased from $95 to $100 Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup Impact of U.S. Tariffs Daniel Ahmad, a video game industry analyst at Niko Partners, linked these price hikes to tariffs the U.S. imposed on goods from Vietnam, China, and Japan, countries important to Nintendo's production chain. Ahmad noted that these tariffs could lead to future price increases for the Switch 2 as well, Android Police reported. Other tech companies have also raised prices in response to the tariffs. Microsoft raised Xbox hardware prices but reversed a planned increase on game prices. Brands like OnePlus, Lenovo, and Remarkable have also adjusted their product prices in the U.S. since the tariffs took effect.
Tom's Guide
01-08-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Here's one way to encourage Switch 2 purchases — Nintendo is raising prices on the original Switch and Switch OLED
Today, August 1, Nintendo announced price increases for the "original Nintendo Switch family of select accessories" effective August 3. The gaming giant blamed the changes on "market conditions." Though not specified, it is highly likely that the increases are in response to the tariffs enacted by the Trump administration on August 1. Those new taxes included 20% tariffs on Vietnam and on 30% on China, two countries that produce a lot of Nintendo's hardware. In 2019, during the first Trump administration, Nintendo moved most of its hardware production out of China to Vietnam to avoid tariffs introduced then, as reported by the New York Times. However, between tariff introductions earlier this year and the current ones, Nintendo has not been able to escape the impact. Nintendo Switch 2 takes what worked about its best-selling predecessor and makes impactful upgrades across the board. From the excellent, and noticeably larger, 7.9-inch display to the more powerful internal specs, the Switch 2 is a full leap forward and the best hybrid console you can buy. Nintendo Switch 2: $499 @ Best Buy Nintendo's announcement did not confirm what the new pricing would be but Nintendo stock tracker Wario64 pointed out that Target's website briefly showed higher prices. The original Switch bumped up by $40 to $339.99. The Switch OLED version went up by $50 to $399.99, while the Switch Lite was priced at $229.99, a $30 hike. Currently, Target shows the original pricing. The announcement says the Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch and Switch 2 games would "remain unchanged." However, the announcement does not that "price adjustments may be necessary in the future." Additionally, it also indicates that some Switch 2 accessories — including Amiibos and the random Alarmo clock — will see "adjustments." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. We've also seen that the Joy Con 2 controllers are getting a $5 increase making them $99.99. If you were considering picking up either an original Nintendo Switch or the new Nintendo Switch 2, not might be the time before the tariffs raise prices even higher. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
