Nintendo Switch 2 Price Jumps $50 to $500 Starting September 1

Nintendo is raising the Nintendo Switch 2 price by $50 to $500 starting Tuesday, September 1, marking the end of the console's $450 launch MSRP. The increase arrives as all existing bundles have disappeared from retailers, leaving buyers with a narrowing window to purchase at the lower price. For anyone considering the hybrid console, the next few days represent the last chance to avoid the higher baseline cost.

The price hike comes after Nintendo managed to hold the line longer than its competitors. Chris Reed, senior commerce editor at IGN, noted that compared to Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo had done an admirable job keeping the Switch 2 reasonably low amid rising component prices. But not even Mario is immune to market forces, and the increase takes effect just as two new bundles prepare to launch later this fall.

Current Buying Options Before the Increase

With the September 1 deadline approaching, the buying landscape has shifted. Previously, shoppers could choose between the standalone console or several game bundles, including one that offered a choice among three first-party titles. As the price hike nears, all of those bundles have vanished from retail shelves. Your only reasonably priced option now is either to buy a Switch 2 new at the current $450 MSRP or go the refurbished route.

New units remain available at major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Target at the $450 price point until the increase takes effect. For buyers open to refurbished hardware, the best deal currently sits at Woot, where a Grade A refurbished Switch 2 sells for $399.99 — $50 below the current new price and $100 below the upcoming MSRP. Woot is owned by Amazon, and Reed confirmed he has purchased from them many times without issues, offering some peace of mind for those wary of refurbished stock.

New Bundles Arriving After the Price Hike

Nintendo has announced two bundles that will launch after the price increase takes effect. The first includes a copy of Mario Kart World and will arrive in late September at $549.99. The second bundles Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and launches October 22 — the same day the game releases — priced at $529.99. Both packages include three months of Nintendo Switch Online membership.

These bundles offer slight discounts versus purchasing the console, game, and subscription separately, but Reed calculates that neither saves more than $50 total. That means the most economical path remains buying a standalone unit before September 1, even if you plan to pick up one of the bundled games later. The bundles essentially pass along the price increase while adding software, rather than providing meaningful savings.

• Mario Kart World bundle: $549.99, available late September
• Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle: $529.99, available October 22
• Both include three months of Nintendo Switch Online
• Neither bundle saves more than $50 versus individual purchases

What This Means for Players

The $50 increase pushes the Switch 2 closer to the pricing territory of its competitors, though it still undercuts the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X at their standard MSRPs. Nintendo's ability to hold the $450 price for the console's initial window was notable in an era of rising component costs across the industry. The timing — just ahead of the holiday season and two major first-party releases — suggests Nintendo is positioning the hardware for its first full holiday cycle at the new price point.

For players who have been waiting, the calculation is straightforward: buying before September 1 saves $50 on the hardware regardless of which games you eventually purchase. The refurbished Grade A unit at $399.99 represents the deepest discount available, though it comes with the usual caveats of refurbished stock. The new bundles offer convenience but not value — they effectively bake in the price hike. If a Switch 2 is in your plans, this week is the moment to act.

Nintendo has not indicated whether further price adjustments are planned, but the current increase aligns the Switch 2 with a more sustainable margin as component costs remain elevated. The next milestone to watch is holiday availability — whether the new bundles stay in stock through November and December will determine how many players actually pay the higher price versus finding discounted or refurbished alternatives.