{
  "id": 2140462,
  "title": "Nintendo Confirms Exactly How Much More Switch 2 Will Soon Cost in The UK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/nintendo-confirms-exactly-how-much-more-switch-2-will-soon-cost-in",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-20T12:44:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-confirms-exactly-how-much-more-switch-2-will-soon-cost-in-the-uk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nintendo has announced that the price of the upcoming Switch 2 console will increase in various regions, starting from September 1. In the UK, the price will rise from £395.99 to £419.99, a £24 or approximately $33 increase. This is slightly smaller than the price increase in the US, where the console will cost $50 more, taking it from $499.99 to $499.99. Canada will see a $50 price hike, bringing the price of the console to $679.99. In mainland Europe, the console will cost €30 more, rising from €499.99 to €529.99. The price jump has already been implemented in Japan. Despite the price rise, there are still several high-quality exclusive games to look forward to, such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokémon Pokopia, and Splatoon Raiders. Additionally, Nintendo has confirmed a host of upcoming Switch 2 game launches, including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Switch Sports Resort, and the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.",
  "summary": "Nintendo has now confirmed the Switch 2 price rise details for the U.K., following similar announcements for the U.S., Canada and mainland Europe.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}