Alright, so imagine this—you know how sometimes out of nowhere, you get this wild urge to check out what’s new with Nintendo? Well, here’s a bag of mixed news from their end, especially if you’re chilling in Canada.
So, Nintendo’s playing around with prices of the original Switch consoles. And it kind of feels like when you spot a sale sign but isn’t sure if it’s for real or just a cruel joke. They’re tweaking the cost of the standard Switch, the OLED one, and the Lite version. Plus, they’re fiddling with prices on games and accessories—yes, even those cute little Amiibo guys and your Switch Online stuff.
Now, mark this—Nintendo dropped a line saying, “Hey, expect to see these new prices on our Canadian website come August 1.” What’s driving these price changes? Who knows. Inflation? Shipping costs? Maybe Canada’s new hockey tariff. I honestly have no clue. They’re keeping it cryptic whether it’s a hike or a drop, but here’s the kicker—when companies give you a heads-up, it’s usually because things are going up. Just a gut feeling, but who knows?
Checking in today, a regular Switch is running at $399 CAD, OLED at $449 CAD, and the Lite at a more friendly $259 CAD. Could bump up by a little, maybe 5 or 10%, but don’t quote me on that. Just a ballpark guess from watching the recent trends.
If this rings a bell about Nintendo blaming market doodads for other stuff, you’re spot on. Earlier this year, they hit the pause button on Switch 2 pre-orders in NA, thanks to tariff chaos courtesy of the good ol’ Trump era. Those pre-orders were supposed to happen on April 9, 2025, but Nintendo decided, “Nah, let’s hold up till we know how these trade winds are blowing.” Yet, like troopers, they stuck to the June 5 launch date for the Switch 2.
Speaking of which, this whole pricing shuffle doesn’t mess with the Switch 2 goodies—not the console or its companions. Lucky break there! The Switch 2 is a beast with its 7.9-inch screen, beefed-up insides, and holy smokes—it sold 3.5 million units in four days. Crazy, right?
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