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Nintendo has announced price hikes for its own hardware.
Nintendo Switch 1 model prices will rise in Japan and South Korea effective May 25.
KEY POINTS
- Nintendo Switch 2 will see a global price hike in September, with exact amounts pending announcement.
- Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack fees will increase in South Korea starting July 1.
- RAM costs for Nintendo Switch 2 have increased over 41% since development began, impacting pricing decisions.
- Price hikes are timed to match the depletion of existing Switch 2 inventory made with cheaper components.
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