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Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hikes Due to Chip Shortages, AI Demand

Nintendo is reportedly increasing the price of its Switch 2 console, with reports indicating a rise to $500 in the U.S. This price hike is largely attributed to the surging cost of computer chips and the impact of the AI boom on component supply.

8 May, 07:00 — 8 May, 16:01
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual61d ago

Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise

Rising fuel costs in Yemen force drivers to raise fares, as passengers struggle with worsening financial burdens.

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cbcHigh61d ago

Nintendo hiking price for Switch 2 consoles

The Japanese video-game company behind the Super Mario and Pokemon franchises announced it's raising prices on the Nintendo Switch 2, citing challenging business conditions.

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cnbcMostly Factual61d ago

Nintendo hikes Switch 2 prices and expects console sales to decline as memory crunch bites

Nintendo said the price of the Switch 2 in the U.S. will rise from $449.99 to $499.99. In Japan, Nintendo will hike the price from 49,980 yen to 59,980 yen.

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varietyMostly Factual61d ago

Nintendo Switch 2 Price to Increase to $500 in U.S. as Gaming Console Nears 20 Million Units Sold

Nintendo is hiking the price of its Switch 2 gaming console across territories, with plans to increase the cost to $499.99 in the U.S. beginning Sept. 1. The news comes alongside Nintendo’s latest earnings results, reported Friday, which tout the Switch 2’s 19.86 million units sold as of March 31. More to come…

By Jennifer Maas

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indian-expressMostly Factual61d ago

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual61d ago

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

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seeking-alphaMixed61d ago

Miller Industries expects $850M-$900M 2026 revenue amid 3% price increase and production pause

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ignMostly Factual61d ago

Nintendo Trumpets Enormous Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch Sales, Despite Online Pricing Backlash

Nintendo has trumpeted the results of its controversial decision to sell Game Boy Advance titles Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen via the eShop for $20 each.

By Tom Phillips

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nmeMostly Factual61d ago

Nintendo apologises for Switch 2 price increase

Some Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions are also getting more expensive The post Nintendo apologises for Switch 2 price increase appeared first on NME.

By Ali Shutler

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screen-rantMixed61d ago

Nintendo Officially Confirms End Of An Era For Switch 2

We all saw this coming, right? Nintendo has officially announced that the price of Switch 2 hardware will increase from September 1.

By Ewan Moore

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First report: aktuality-sk · 8 May, 05:30Full coverage: 23 · 11hWindow: 11h
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aktuality-sk8 May, 05:30First to report

Problémový úsek: Účet za tri kilometre R1 navyšujú nečakané skládky odpadu

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cnbc8 May, 07:00

Nintendo hikes Switch 2 prices and expects console sales to decline as memory crunch bites

bloomberg8 May, 07:23

Nintendo Plans Switch 2 Price Increase as Outlook Disappoints - Bloomberg.com

screen-rant8 May, 07:31

Nintendo Officially Confirms End Of An Era For Switch 2

dh-les-sports8 May, 07:35

Une célèbre console de jeu va devenir plus chère: voici combien elle va coûter

berlingske8 May, 07:50

Dyrere produktion får Nintendo til at hæve prisen på ny spilkonsol

dr-dk8 May, 07:57

Nintendo hæver prisen på populær spilkonsol

seeking-alpha8 May, 08:22

Miller Industries expects $850M-$900M 2026 revenue amid 3% price increase and production pause

Al Jazeera8 May, 08:47

Yemen fuel price hikes deepen hardship as transport costs rise

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NHK World8 May, 09:47

「ニンテンドースイッチ2」1万円値上げへ 半導体価格の上昇で

channel-news-asia8 May, 10:18

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

nme8 May, 10:26

Nintendo apologises for Switch 2 price increase

faz8 May, 10:36

Produktion ist zu teuer: MDR gibt „Mittagsmagazin“ der ARD ab

vg8 May, 10:37

Nintendo hever prisen

le-figaro8 May, 10:48

Jeux vidéo : Nintendo va relever le prix de sa console Switch 2, malgré des ventes record

variety8 May, 11:34

Nintendo Switch 2 Price to Increase to $500 in U.S. as Gaming Console Nears 20 Million Units Sold

indian-express8 May, 11:53

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

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hotnews8 May, 13:51

România, țara UE cu cea mai mare scumpire a prețului energiei electrice pentru consumatorii non-casnici

la-vanguardia8 May, 14:25

Buenas noticias para los fans de Nintendo: sus consolas y juegos bajan de precio en pleno boom de ventas

nos8 May, 15:15

Prijs Switch 2 stijgt, waarschijnlijk door tekort aan computerchips

index-hr8 May, 15:29

Nintendo i Sony: Skuplji čipovi i AI remete industriju videoigara

ign8 May, 15:29

Nintendo Trumpets Enormous Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch Sales, Despite Online Pricing Backlash

cbc8 May, 16:01Latest update

Nintendo hiking price for Switch 2 consoles