Okay, here’s my take on that:
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Hey, so guess what? Nintendo’s doing this thing where they’re jacking up prices for some of their stuff in the U.S. Come August 3, 2025, all the first-gen Switch consoles and some Switch 2 doohickeys are going to cost more. Oh, and don’t forget the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo—whatever that is. Nintendo says it’s all due to “market conditions,” which is just fancy talk for “things are getting expensive out there.”
I scribbled down their new numbers on a napkin somewhere: The basic Switch goes from $300 to $340—ouch, right? And the OLED model? Add fifty bucks to that sucker. Even the little Switch Lite gets a $30 bump. If you’re into weird, nostalgic gadgets like the Alarmo, throw down an extra ten bucks for your alarm beep-boop desires. Joy-Con 2 controllers? A small $5 pat on the back.
It’s kinda funky because usually, when there’s some shiny new tech (hello, Switch 2!), the older stuff gets cheaper. But nope, not this time. Maybe it’s related to those tariffs Trump slapped on back when? Who’s to say? Canada’s getting these price hikes, too, so it’s not just a U.S. thing.
Anyway, if you’re contemplating dropping cash, the Nintendo Switch 2 is looking like a sweet deal. About $450 gives you way more for your buck. Bigger screen, better oomph under the hood. Forget the OLED, though—you’re not getting that. But hey, cool perk: you can plug in those microSD Express cards. Just a heads-up—they’re a bit elusive to find unless you know where your secret tech cave is.
Now, here’s the golden nugget: you can just snag the Switch 2 off the shelf. None of that drama like with PS5, where folks were hoarding them like toilet paper in 2020. Basically, if you got your eyes peeled, a Switch 2 can be yours, no probs.
Oh, and if you’re like, into staying in the know with fancy tech stuff, Tom’s Hardware is a solid follow. They’ve got updates and reviews and the whole nine yards. Just saying.
Catch you later!
