Nintendo to Adjust Pricing for Hardware, Games, and Memberships in Canada Due to Market Changes — Switch 2 Pricing Unchanged, Effective August 1

You know how sometimes things just pop up and you’re like, “Wait, what?” So, Nintendo’s tweaking prices for the Switch in Canada. Yeah, they’ve thrown the OG Switch, OLED, and even the Switch Lite into the mix. Plus, they’re messing with prices on games, accessories, those Amiibo things, and even Nintendo Switch Online memberships. It’s a whole thing, right?

Now, here’s the kicker: they’ve been super vague about when this kicks in—well, sorta. They say to check their Canadian online store from August 1. Market conditions are the supposed culprit. Whatever that means—inflation, logistics, or maybe some new trade deal drama? Nintendo’s playing it close to the chest. Didn’t say if prices are up or down, but let’s be real, it sounds like a hike’s on the horizon, given the cryptic vibe.

As of now, Switches in Canada cost CAD $399 for your basic model, CAD $449 if you’re into that OLED life, and then there’s the Lite, which is the bargain at CAD $259. If the global trend is any hint, we might be looking at a 5-10% bump. But hey, who can tell? Just speculating here.

Oh, and this “market conditions” excuse isn’t their first rodeo. Back in April, Nintendo blamed the same stuff when they pushed back Switch 2 pre-orders in the US and Canada. Something about trade policy uncertainties and tariffs—you know, the usual suspects in a plot twist. Pre-orders were meant for April 9, 2025, but they pushed those due to all that tariff chaos. Yet, they still nailed the console launch on June 5. Impressive, right?

The good news? Switch 2 stays clear of this price shuffle. This beast has a 7.9-inch screen, more power under the hood, and it’s selling like hotcakes—3.5 million gone in four days! Not bad.

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