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So, like, Nintendo just went and decided to bump up prices on some stuff in the U.S.—because that’s what we needed, right? It’s gonna hit all those classic Switch handhelds and some accessories, plus that wacky Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo thing—which, why is it even called Alarmo? Sounds like a comic book villain. Anyway, starting August 3, 2025, these new prices are our reality. The weird part? Switch 2 prices, games for both generations, and those online memberships you forget to cancel every month, are all staying put. But they did sneak in a little “prices might change” note, just in case.
You know, usually when companies drop new models, the older ones get cheaper. Not Nintendo! They just rolled out the Switch 2, which is apparently so good it might actually overshadow the original. And yet, here we are with price hikes. Maybe it’s those tariffs from way back when still haunting us? Trump’s moves really stirred the pot, huh? But hey, don’t just pin it on tariffs—our neighbors up in Canada are also feeling the pinch.
Anyway, here’s the lowdown: You’re looking at price jumps ranging from $30 to $50 on those Switch 1 consoles. So, the cheapest handheld now costs like $230, and the priciest option is close to $400. At that point, why not just throw in another $50 and grab the Switch 2 for $449.99? It’s got way better performance and a bigger screen—though not with that fancy OLED display. Plus, it chugs along nicely with those microSD Express cards. Super fast loading, but, yikes! They’re pricey and rare unless you’ve got a secret supply hookup. (I don’t, but if you do, let’s talk.)
Oh, and here’s a silver lining: the Switch 2 is actually available to buy now. Nope, not like the whole PlayStation 5 debacle where scalpers went bonkers. So if you know where to look, you can snag one of these Switch 2 consoles anytime, hassle-free.
In the meantime, follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News—because, honestly, in a world of endless notifications, we’re just trying to give you the good stuff. Hit that follow button, if you will. Who knows, we might surprise you. Or not. Anyway, I’ve lost my train of thought. Where was I? Oh yeah, Alarmo. Why? Just why?
