Canadian gamers, take note: Nintendo is adjusting the price of its popular Switch console and its first-party games in the Great White North. While the core hardware and software experience remains unchanged, the new price tags reflect a shift in the Canadian market.
The most noticeable change affects the premium Nintendo Switch – OLED Model. Previously retailing for $449.99 CAD, the OLED model will now carry a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $479.99 CAD, an increase of $30. This model, known for its vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, enhanced speakers, and wider adjustable stand, continues to be the flagship offering in the current Switch lineup. You can find full details on the OLED model directly on Nintendo Canada's site here.
The standard Nintendo Switch model, which features a 6.2-inch LCD screen and can be played docked or handheld, will maintain its current MSRP of $399.99 CAD. The dedicated handheld Nintendo Switch Lite also remains priced at $279.99 CAD.
Alongside the hardware adjustment, Nintendo is also implementing a price increase for its new first-party physical and digital game releases. The new standard MSRP for major Nintendo titles like the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, or the next Mario Party will be $89.99 CAD, up from the previous standard of $79.99 CAD. This aligns with pricing trends seen from other major publishers in the region over the past year. Reports of the software price increase were initially noted by industry tracker Wario64 via social media.
Nintendo of Canada officially confirmed the pricing adjustments. In a statement cited by Newswire.ca, the company framed the changes as a response to the "current market conditions in Canada," citing factors like inflation and currency exchange rates that have impacted the cost of doing business. They emphasized that this decision allows them to "maintain a sustainable business model" within the Canadian market.
Crucially for consumers anticipating the next generation, Nintendo explicitly stated that these pricing adjustments are specific to the current Nintendo Switch family of systems and games. They confirmed that the changes "do not impact the Nintendo Switch 2," referring to the highly anticipated successor console widely expected to launch next year. This reassurance is significant, signaling that pricing for the next-generation hardware and software will be determined separately.
The reaction from Canadian gamers is mixed. Some express understanding given broader economic pressures, while others are disappointed by the increased cost of entry for the premium OLED model and the higher price point for new games. Retailers are expected to update their pricing in the coming days to reflect Nintendo's new MSRP.
For now, the current Nintendo Switch family continues its remarkable run, but Canadian players will need to budget a little more for the OLED experience and the latest big-name Nintendo releases. The focus now shifts even more intently towards the future, and Nintendo's confirmation that these increases won't apply to the Switch 2 provides some clarity for those planning their next console purchase.
Nintendo of Canada is changing pricing on original Nintendo Switch family of systems and products in Canada based on market conditions (includes OLED, non-OLED, Lite, physical/digital Switch games and accessories, amiibo, NSO memberships). Does not apply to Switch 2. Pricing info… pic.twitter.com/0hPWddcs9e
— Wario64 (@Wario64) June 30, 2025
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