Nintendo announces price increases for its Switch 2 handheld across multiple regions. According to reports, the price in the United States rises to $499.99 from $449.99 starting September 1. Other outlets also say prices increase in Canada, Europe, and Japan, with one report indicating that costs in some regions reach close to $700. Coverage ties the move to “market conditions,” and some reports describe it as a response to increased costs affecting consumer electronics. Separate reporting also links the timing to broader supply and component pressures, including a chip-related crunch, and notes Nintendo sold about 19.86 million Switch 2 units last year while forecasting lower sales in the following year. Nintendo also promises a stronger software lineup for Switch 2 following the price change, describing it as a way to increase “ownership value.” Another report says Nintendo is ramping up production and aims to produce up to 20 million units by March 2027, citing information attributed to Bloomberg.