Bloomberg reports Nintendo is considering increasing the price of the Switch 2 when it launches, citing pressure from rising memory component costs tied to surging demand from AI data centres. The move would come as console makers reassess hardware plans following shifts in the broader chip market and a reported delay to Sony’s next PlayStation hardware.

  • Nintendo is reportedly reevaluating its launch pricing for Switch 2 in 2026 because DRAM and other memory prices have climbed due to AI infrastructure needs.
  • The Bloomberg story cites unnamed industry insiders; it suggests component cost inflation is forcing manufacturers to balance specs, margins and retail price points.
  • Sony is said to be pushing its PlayStation successor into 2028/29, a delay that reshapes competitive timing for Nintendo and other platform holders.
  • Potential outcomes for Nintendo include absorbing costs, cutting hardware specs, or passing some increases to consumers with a higher launch price.

Source: Nintendo Life

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