Nintendo announced Friday it would raise the price of its Switch 2 consoles to $500 starting Sept. 1. This price increase of $50 from the original price marks the first time the Switch 2 has gone up in cost since its launch last June. This is in response to various changes in market conditions, which are expected to extend over the medium to long term, the company said in a press release . We understand that pricing changes can be challenging for customers and deeply appreciate th