Nintendo to Adjust Hardware, Game, and Membership Prices in Canada Due to Market Changes — Switch 2 Pricing Unchanged, Updates Effective August 1

Sure thing—let’s dive into this messy ride.

Nintendo just dropped a bomb about a price shuffle for their Switch consoles over in Canada. And, okay, this isn’t some casual “oops, prices are changing” deal. We’re talking original Switch, that shiny OLED Model, and the petite Switch Lite. Plus! Games, those groovy Amiibo figures, and yeah, your precious online memberships. I know, right?

So here’s the kicker: They didn’t tell us if prices are climbing or plunging. Eye roll. But they’re hinting it all kicks off August 1 on their official Canadian store. I mean, really? "Market conditions"? What does that even mean? Inflation, taxes, goblins—take your pick. Personally, I’d bet a donut it’s not a price drop, given the whole “brace for impact” vibe here.

Oh, now let’s talk numbers—like, today numbers. You’ve got the standard Switch tagged at CAD $399, OLED at CAD $449, and if you’re pinching pennies, the Switch Lite at CAD $259. But hey, with the way things have been swirling around, maybe slap another 5-10% onto those. Just a wild hunch, though.

Then there’s déjà vu from April—Nintendo yelled “market conditions!” once before. Remember when they hit pause on Switch 2 pre-orders ‘cause of tariffs and political stuff? Yep, rerun! But hey, even with all that chaos, they launched the Switch 2 on June 5. Someone give them a medal. Or maybe not. Who knows?

Oh and here’s a nugget of joy: This whole price thingy? Doesn’t touch the new Switch 2. Hyped, right? Bigger screen, souped-up insides, it’s selling like lemonade on a hot day — 3.5 million units in four days! Imagine that!

If you’re eyeing that new Switch 2, we’ve got the ultimate guide on where to snag one in the US and UK. Just stay tuned—prices and stocks can pull a fast one on you.

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