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The Nintendo Switch 2 price increase in the UK and Ireland takes effect on September 1, 2026. Nintendo has confirmed that the console will cost £24 more in the UK and €30 more in Ireland. The change follows price revisions announced for Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Nintendo Switch 2 price increase in the UK and Ireland
From September 1, the UK price will rise from £395.99 to £419.99. In Ireland, the price will move from €469.99 to €499.99. If you are considering a purchase, check the final price with your chosen retailer, as listed prices and availability can vary by seller.
Switch 2 price changes in other regions
Nintendo announced the international price revisions on May 8, 2026, citing changes in market conditions and its global outlook. The company said the adjustments may affect customers and other stakeholders, and indicated that regional subsidiaries would provide further details where needed.
The revised prices below are scheduled to apply from September 1, 2026. US and Canadian prices do not include tax. Nintendo’s Europe figures are from the My Nintendo Store and are also shown without tax.
- United States: $449.99 to $499.99
- Canada: $629.99 to $679.99
- Europe: €469.99 to €499.99
Japan’s console price changes took effect on May 25, 2026. The Japanese-language Nintendo Switch 2 system increased from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980. The multilingual system sold through the My Nintendo Store was not included in that price change.
- Nintendo Switch (OLED Model): ¥37,980 to ¥47,980
- Nintendo Switch: ¥32,978 to ¥43,980
- Nintendo Switch Lite: ¥21,978 to ¥29,980
Nintendo Switch Online price revisions in Japan
Nintendo also raised the prices of its Switch Online subscriptions in Japan from July 1, 2026. These figures apply to Japan; the announcement did not provide equivalent subscription price changes for other regions.
- Individual membership, 1 month: ¥306 to ¥400
- Individual membership, 3 months: ¥815 to ¥1,000
- Individual membership, 12 months: ¥2,400 to ¥3,000
- Family membership, 12 months: ¥4,500 to ¥5,800
- Switch Online + Expansion Pack, individual, 12 months: ¥4,900 to ¥5,900
- Switch Online + Expansion Pack, family, 12 months: ¥8,900 to ¥9,900
Nintendo said pricing decisions reflect several considerations, including market conditions, sales trends, the number of users on its platform, and profitability. The company has also identified memory-component shortages and rising memory costs as factors that could affect hardware profitability. Price revisions for South Korea were to be announced separately.
What the price increase means for buyers
For UK and Irish buyers, the clearest point to note is the September 1 start date and the difference between the old and new prices. Anyone comparing prices should also check whether a retailer’s displayed amount includes applicable taxes and whether it reflects the revised price.
The Nintendo Switch 2 price increase in the UK and Ireland is part of broader regional pricing changes, but the dates and amounts are not identical across every market. Check local listings for the final price before purchasing.
