任天堂は、複数の地域でSwitch 2の価格を引き上げると発表した。この決定は収益性を懸念する投資家の声を受けたもので、市場によって適用開始時期が異なる。
同社によると、日本では5月25日からSwitch 2の価格が49,980円から59,980円に引き上げられる。米国、カナダ、欧州では9月1日から新価格が適用され、米国は449.99ドルから499.99ドルに、カナダは629.99ドルから679.99ドルに、欧州では469.99ユーロから499.99ユーロにそれぞれ変更される。
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Nintendo announced it will increase the price of the Switch 2 console by $50 starting September 1 in the US. The move affects the base model amid rising component costs and follows similar adjustments in other markets.
Nintendo has introduced a system for upgrading original Switch games to enhanced versions on the new Switch 2 console, with costs ranging from free to $20 depending on the content added. This allows owners to access performance improvements and additional features without repurchasing titles entirely. The pricing structure varies by game and publisher, complicating the overall cost of games on the platform.
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In response to backlash following its March 25 announcement, Nintendo told IGN that US prices for physical first-party Switch 2 games remain unchanged at $69.99, while digital versions will be cheaper at $59.99—starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on May 21. The policy reflects production costs and is not retroactive.
Building on EU mandates for replaceable batteries by 2027, Nintendo will launch an updated Switch 2 model in Europe allowing users to easily swap batteries in the console and Joy-Cons, addressing common complaints about battery life.
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Nintendo has released an enhanced version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch 2 console. This paid upgrade improves performance and resolution for the 2015 Wii U game's remake. The update arrives nearly a year after the original Switch port.