Whoa, what’s going on with Nintendo? I mean, out of nowhere, they’re hiking up the prices for the old Switch stuff. Yeah, I know, it’s the original ones — Switch 1, I guess? It’s like they’re suddenly worth more now or something, which is kinda bonkers. Anyway, starting August 3, 2025, you’re gonna have to shell out more cash if you want in on the Switch 1 action. But chill, any games or the new Switch 2 prices are staying the same, at least for now… They did say something cryptic about future price changes, so, who knows!
So, I had to squint at this table thing they tossed in there. It’s all like: Original Price —> New Price —> Difference. Makes you really feel that $40 extra for the regular Switch, right? It feels like when you’re at the grocery store, and the price tags keep swapping around. And the OLED model jumped by 50 bucks! Wild, right?
Pause here a sec. Is it me, or do companies usually drop prices on older models? But not Nintendo. Oh no, they’ve got their own game plan. Something about “market conditions”—which sounds like “the economy wanted it, so we did it.” Reminder: we have those Trump tariffs still lurking in the background, twisting things up. Oh, Canada’s feeling it too, by the way.
Right, back to the numbers! So, Switch Lite’s up $30, landing just shy of $230. But here’s the kicker — if you’re gonna dump nearly $400 on a fancy Switch 1, you might as well go all out and snag the Switch 2 for $450. It’s got all the bells and whistles except, jeez, the OLED screen. But hey, more space for games with those pricey microSD Express cards. Good luck finding those!
And remember the chaos of the PS5 launch, with scalpers swooping in? Well, at least you can breathe easy here. Switch 2 consoles are chilling, ready for you to grab. No wild west buying spree needed. Unless you’re into that.
In the end, if you’re thinking of jumping into the Nintendo scene, just remember to check where to snag these deals. Because, you know what? Knowing where to look can still save a few bucks — or a headache.
