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Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Repair Price Hike For Japan

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Briefings

Nintendo announced a price hike for hardware repairs on the Switch 2 and Switch consoles effective November 16, 2026, in Japan. This follows global price increases in 2026, with the new revision specifically targeting repair costs for both models. The announcement was made via an official notice on Nintendo's Japanese website.

Key points

• Nintendo increased hardware repair costs for the Switch 2 and Switch consoles in Japan starting November 16, 2026.
• The price hike applies to both the Switch 2 and the original Switch models, effective immediately upon the announcement.

Context

Nintendo is increasing repair prices in Japan following global price hikes in 2026, with the new revision specifically targeting hardware costs for both Switch models.

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The evidence is limited to the official notice on Nintendo's Japanese website. No specific cost figures, historical repair data, or regional variations are provided in the source.

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