Nintendo's share price has taken a steep drop following the announcement of the Switch 2's price increase, with a plunge so severe that it matches the one from the Wii U era.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold incredibly well since its 2025 launch, but much of that was on the back of goodwill from its predecessor. In reality, there aren't that many must-have titles for the system, with Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia being the only standouts. It doesn't help that Nintendo has been far too shy about announcing new games, sometimes shadow-dropping reveals on Nintendo Today.
In Nintendo's most recent financial report, the company confirmed it's increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2, as analysts had predicted, due to rising parts costs. As reported by Reuters, this has prompted a 7% drop in the share price, matching the decline of the Wii U era.
The Switch 2 Is Spooking Investors (Despite Being Successful)
So, why has the Switch 2 spooked investors? Part of it is due to how the price increase is going to turn away casual fans, as prices are rising across the board, and video games tend to be one of...
