February 5th 2025.
Is it possible that the price of the new Switch could be lower than we originally thought? In a recent discussion, Nintendo's president addressed some of the factors that will influence the price of the Switch 2, and it looks like there won't be a price reduction for the original console.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Switch 2 is its price, which is expected to be announced during a Nintendo Direct on April 2, 2025. While we wait for the official reveal, there has been a lot of speculation about the cost, with rumors ranging from £300 to £450. To put that in perspective, the original Switch was priced at £259.99 and the OLED model at £309.99, so it's likely that the Switch 2 will be more expensive than both of those.
Although we still don't have any concrete details, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, shed some light on the company's thinking behind the pricing of the new console. During a Q&A session as part of Nintendo's Q3 earnings call, Furukawa was asked if their stance on acceptable price points for consoles had changed. While they didn't mention anything about US tariffs, Furukawa did mention the impact of inflation in Japan and changes in exchange rates since the launch of the Switch in 2017.
However, Furukawa also emphasized the importance of meeting consumer expectations for affordability when it comes to Nintendo products. This is a positive sign that the price increase for the Switch 2 won't be too steep. Unfortunately for those hoping for a price drop for the original Switch when the new console launches, Furukawa stated that there are no plans to change its price.
It's worth noting that Nintendo has revised its financial forecasts in recent months, as Switch sales fell below expectations last year. This could mean that a price cut for the original Switch is possible if upcoming games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A fail to give the system a boost.
In addition to the price, there is also speculation about when the Switch 2 will be released, with some sources suggesting a possible launch in June. However, there has been no official confirmation, other than the fact that it will be sometime this year.
Speaking of upcoming games, it has been confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will still be coming to the Switch this year. For more gaming news and updates, be sure to follow us on Twitter, sign up for our newsletter, and leave a comment below or email us.
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