{"id":137118,"date":"2026-05-09T01:55:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-200985"},"modified":"2026-05-09T01:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T01:55:00","slug":"nintendo-to-counter-switch-2s-global-price-hikes-with-robust-software-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/05\/09\/nintendo-to-counter-switch-2s-global-price-hikes-with-robust-software-lineup\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo To Counter Switch 2’s Global Price Hikes With Robust Software Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As you’ve probably heard by now, Nintendo has announced it will be increasing the price of the Switch 2<\/a> – so what does it plan to do to maintain sales momentum around the globe?<\/p>\n

Nintendo president Shutaro Furukawa has reportedly issued an official response<\/a> during the latest investor briefing. To overcome this potential price “barrier” for new players wanting to join the growing Switch 2 community, Nintendo will simply offer more games.<\/p>\n

He elaborated on this, explaining how the company would prepare a robust software lineup to enhance the ownership value of Nintendo’s new hybrid system. Here’s a translation via Nintendo Patents Watch<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe will prepare a robust software lineup to enhance the Switch 2 ownership value. We will work diligently to overcome this barrier.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Although the price hike could impact sales going forward, Furukawa also apparently stated how the current demand for the Switch 2 in the second year remains “firm” and overall adoption of the system is progressing smoothly.<\/p>\n

The price revision for the Switch 2 will begin on 25th May 2026<\/strong> in Japan, increasing the price of the system by \u00a510,000. Locally, the price hike<\/a> will come into effect on 1st September 2026<\/strong>, bumping the cost of the new system from $449.99<\/strong> to $499.99<\/strong>. The cost of the original family of Switch systems will also see a price increase in Japan.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead at Nintendo’s software lineup for this year and beyond, the Japanese firm will be calling on IP such as Splatoon<\/a> and Fire Emblem<\/a>, with a new generation of Pok\u00e9mon<\/a> to follow this in 2027. There was also the announcement of the Switch 2 exclusive Star Fox<\/a> this week, which is due out next month.<\/p>\n

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