There have been recent reports that Nintendo Switch game prices have increased in Latin America. Although this change has not affected the global market, sources suggest that Nintendo Switch 2 games will increase in price globally.
"CentroLeaks", which mainly shares Pokémon-related news, said that the Nintendo Switch 2 game will be priced at US$70, which is consistent with the standard price of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S games.
Previously, CentroLeaks reported that Nintendo Switch 2 will be equipped with a larger screen. This news was later confirmed in Nintendo's official announcement, which showed the console's larger size, indicating that Centro does have some early information and is not just making things up for attention.
Historically, Nintendo games have been priced lower than other modern consoles, often selling for $60 instead of $70. However, as development costs rise, the company may follow industry trends and adjust prices accordingly.
Nintendo has always been flexible with its pricing, with some first-party games selling for $50, most for $60, and only a handful of games selling for more than $70. There are some exceptions, such as Ring Fit Adventure, which sells for $80 due to the extra hardware it comes with.
Even if Nintendo does raise prices, it will likely continue to offer different price ranges depending on the game. As of now, the company has not officially confirmed any price increase news. As with other unconfirmed information, take this news with a grain of salt until Nintendo confirms or refutes the rumor. As we get more information, we'll make sure to keep you posted here at MP1st.
Separately, Amazon and Nintendo have filed a joint lawsuit against sellers accused of selling counterfeit Nintendo products. The lawsuit seeks more than $7 million in legal damages after the sellers failed to respond.