Nintendo confirmed on Friday (1) that, from August 3, will readjust the prices of the Switch line in the United States. According to the company, the decision will affect both the console launched in 2017 when its OLED and Lite variations – but will not impact the price of Switch 2, at least at the moment.
She also stated that some accessories and products will be more expensive, as well as selected Amiibos and their alarm. In addition, the company clarified that it does not intend to make changes in the values of physical or digital games, nor change how much it charges for its online subscription.
While Nintendo attributes switch readjustments to “changes in market conditions”, analysts like Daniel Ahmad were more direct. According to him, the decision is a consequence of 20% rates on Vietnam, 30% over China and 15% over Japan implemented by Donald Trump’s government.
The three countries have great strategic importance for the manufacturer, as they provide most of the hardware and software it brings to the stores. Like this, she was forced to pass on the import cost increases she will have to consumers – And some stores are already working with the new values.
New Switch line prices in the United States
- Nintendo Switch OLED – US$ 399,99;
- Nintendo Switch – US$ 339,99;
- Nintendo Swith Lite – US$ 229,99;
- Alarm – US $ 110;
- Control Joy-Con 2-US $ 99.99.
New increases are not unlikely
Ahmad, who works for Niko Partners, says the Japanese manufacturer can make new price adjustments soon. They should mainly affect Switch 2, whose entry cost can increase after the large stocks already distributed by the company start to end.
With the announcement, Nintendo follows the same path as Sony and Microsoft, which have already promoted increases on its platforms in recent months. As Switch has never suffered a price reduction since reaching stores in 2017the situation must help him to have an end to an even smaller sales pace than expected.
Source: Nintendo
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