{
  "id": 3558273,
  "title": "The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/the-switch-2s-50-price-increase-is-happening-next-week",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/984331/switch-2-price-increase-psa"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nintendo is set to raise the price of its Nintendo Switch 2 by $50 starting on September 1st, just in time for next Tuesday. The base 256GB model, which is sold without a game, will increase from $449.99 to $499.99. The company has also recently unveiled two bundles priced over $500, each including a game with a slight discount. Despite this price hike, the Nintendo Switch 2 remains a solid choice for gamers, thanks to its impressive game library and exclusive titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and Kirby Air Ride. The device boasts a 7.9-inch LCD display, magnetically attached Joy-Con controllers, and backward compatibility with most original Switch games. While RAMageddon has affected most tech products, the Switch 2 has managed to keep its price relatively stable compared to its competitors. Amazon, Best Buy, and Target are the primary retailers carrying the Switch 2 in the $449.99 price range.",
  "summary": "This is a friendly reminder that the Nintendo Switch 2 will jump in price by $50 starting on September 1st. That’s next Tuesday! The company gave plenty of notice, but the time has finally come. The base 256GB model that ships without a game will go from $449.99 to $499.99. Nintendo recently announced two bundles […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Nintendo Switch 2 price rises $50 starting September 1st",
    "New price $499.99 for base 256GB model",
    "Bundles with games still under $500"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}