Alright, so get this. Nintendo’s throwing a curveball with their prices. Yep, in the U.S., they’re bumping up the cost for the OG Switch and its siblings starting August 3, 2025. And it’s not just the consoles; a few accessories and this quirky thing called the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo are joining the fun too. They claim it’s all about “market conditions”—whatever that means.
So, quick rundown: the Switch goes from $299.99 to $339.99. The OLED model? Now $399.99. Feeling fancy? Yeah, maybe not. Even the humble Switch Lite isn’t safe, jumping to $229.99. Oh, and the Alarmo? Up by 10 bucks. Joy-Con 2 controllers? A five-dollar nudge.
Here’s the kicker—I mean, who does this? Most companies slash prices when new stuff drops, but not Nintendo. Just after launching the Switch 2, which everyone’s raving about, they crank up prices instead. Could be those tricky tariffs from the Trump era, who even remembers those? But then, Canada’s in the mix too, so maybe it’s something else.
Now, here’s where you do a double-take: with these hikes, the top-tier Switch 1 almost costs as much as the fancier Switch 2. Like, shell out 50 bucks more, and the Switch 2’s yours! It’s all high-tech with microSD Express cards, smoother gameplay, bigger screen—all the jazz. Though, you might miss that OLED sparkle.
Oh, and remember the PlayStation 5 chaos? Yeah, none of that here. Switch 2 is widely available. So, if you’re itching to grab one, no dramatic waiting games. Isn’t that a relief?
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