Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa stated during the company’s financial results briefing that the company is not considering additional changes to the Nintendo Switch 2’s price, at least not in the short term. The statement was reported by Reuters and other outlets on November 5, 2026.
Price context
Nintendo raised the Switch 2 price in September 2026, from about $450 to $500 in the US, with similar increases in other regions. The adjustment came amid memory shortages driven by AI data center demand, plus tariffs and macroeconomic factors. PlayStation and Xbox have also implemented multiple price hikes on their current consoles.
Current position
Furukawa indicated that there has been no major change to the memory situation and that Nintendo is in a position to secure sufficient quantities. The company reported a roughly 37% drop in Switch 2 unit sales for the quarter and a 16% decline in operating profit, but maintains its sales forecast for the fiscal year. The statement does not constitute a permanent price guarantee, especially if the memory crisis continues.
Why it matters
The announcement brings relief for consumers, as the Switch 2 remains one of the more accessible major platforms at present. Sources: Reuters, The Verge, Nintendo Life, Eurogamer and VGC, based on Nintendo’s November 5, 2026 earnings call.
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