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Nintendo Switch 2 UK Price Jumps to $571 Ahead of September Launch

Owen Carter 1 min read

Nintendo confirms the UK Switch 2 price rises to 419.99 GBP (around $571) on September 1, aligning with global cost increases driven by market conditions.

Nintendo Switch 2 UK Price Jumps to $571 Ahead of September Launch
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is raising the UK price of the Switch 2 by 24 pounds. This change affects anyone planning to buy the console next month. The new cost hits the store shelves starting September 1.

New cost hits stores next month as global hikes continue

The company confirmed the update through its official UK store. Nintendo cited shifting market conditions and a broader global business outlook for the adjustment. This follows similar moves in other major territories earlier this year.

The new UK price stands at 419.99 GBP (around $571). This represents a clear step up from the previous 395.99 GBP listing. The increase aligns with earlier hikes in the US, Canada, and Europe.

We looked at Zelda-Themed Nintendo Switch 2 Console and earlier while tracking Nintendo launches. The price revision applies to the standard system across all regions. Buyers should expect the new rates to take effect immediately after the September date.

Source: VideoGameChronicles

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