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

Oh man, so Nintendo is up to something — again. They’re tweaking the prices for the Switch gang up in Canada. Like, the original Switch, OLED, and even the cute little Switch Lite — everything’s getting a price makeover. And don’t forget those tiny Mario figures (Amiibo?) and those digital doodads on Nintendo Switch Online.

But here’s the kicker — nobody knows if it’s going up or down. Seriously, Nintendo dropped this hint like it’s some kind of suspense movie or something. Anyway, they’re saying August 1 is the D-Day, at least according to their online store in Canada. They muttered something about “market conditions” — which is corporate talk for who-knows-what. Inflation? Tariffs? The weather? Your guess is as good as mine.

Right now, if you’re curious, the OG Switch is going for CAD $399, OLED’s a bit steeper at CAD $449, and the Lite’s a snack at CAD $259. Rumor has it (or my grocery shopping instincts) that prices might tick up by 5 to 10%. But who knows, right?

Flashback moment: Nintendo pulled a similar stunt before. Remember when they delayed Switch 2 pre-orders? Blamed market stuff and those Trump-era tariffs. Pre-orders were in April but they pushed it. In a twist, though, they still launched the thing on June 5. And, spoiler alert, Switch 2 ain’t part of this price shuffle, so if you’ve got your eyes on the new beast with its big screen and cool guts, you’re safe. For now.

If you’re thinking about snapping up a Switch 2, don’t miss our guide on where to snag one in the US or UK. We’re always poking our heads in to see the latest prices and stock — because who doesn’t love a good deal?

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