Nintendo will raise the suggested retail price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States to $499.99 on Sept. 1, 2026, up from $449.99. The company said the change is tied to various shifts in market conditions.

The revision gives the new console a $50 increase just over a year before it takes effect, while the original Nintendo Switch will keep its current pricing. Nintendo said the market changes behind the move are expected to last over the medium to long term, signaling that the higher price is not being treated as a short-lived adjustment.

The company did not give a country-by-country list beyond the U.S. update, but said pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Latin America will be shared later. That leaves buyers in the region waiting for a separate announcement as the company resets pricing in its largest markets.

Nintendo also acknowledged the impact on customers, saying it understands pricing changes can be difficult and that it deeply appreciates the continued enthusiasm of its fans for Nintendo products and experiences. The company ended its note with a simple message: “Thank you for being part of the Nintendo community.”

The move is notable because Nintendo is keeping the older Switch line unchanged even as it lifts the price of its next-generation machine. For consumers, the clearest answer is now set: the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $499.99 in the U.S. beginning Sept. 1, 2026, unless Nintendo announces another change before then.