# Global Business Outlook

Nintendo Switch 2 Sees Price Hike to $500 in US Amid Market Adjustments

Nintendo has announced a price increase for the Switch 2, raising the US price to $499.99 effective September 1st, citing changes in market conditions and global business outlook. The hike affects multiple regions, including Canada, Europe, and Japan, where the original Switch family and Nintendo Switch Online will also see increases. This move follows similar actions by Sony and anticipated adjustments by Microsoft.