The Nintendo Switch 2 won't get more expensive because of rising RAM costs for now, but Nintendo is closely monitoring the situation. Pricing has been a bit of a contentious topic for the console, with fears around a tariff-induced price hike surrounding its release and many gamers criticizing the cost of its games, game upgrades, and accessories. Thankfully, it seems like the Nintendo Switch 2 will remain unaffected by broader market changes for now, but that doesn't mean a future increase is off the table.
There's been a lot of talk around rising prices since RAM costs began skyrocketing toward the end of 2025. As chipmakers like Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix diverted more memory to AI data centers and less to the gaming sector, RAM, SSD, and other component prices shot through the roof, with no signs of slowing. While the shortage has mainly affected PC gamers, there's talk that Xbox and Sony may delay their next-gen consoles because of it, and now Nintendo has offered some clarity on how it's approaching it all.
Nintendo's latest financial report highlights 10 first-party games that are on the way for the Switch 2 console.
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