Switch wont get a price cut in the United States, Nintendo confirms

Date:
Wed, 15 Sep 2021 09:15:51 +0000

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Nintendo has confirmed that Nintendo Switch wont get a price cut in the US, unlike in Europe.

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Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch will not get a price cut in the US, even though European owners will benefit from a slight discount soon.

Nintendo recently revealed that the price of the Switch in the UK was set to drop to 259.99 from 279.99 and to 269.99 from 329.99 in Europe, which has now gone live. However, in a statement to Axios reporter Stephen Totilo, Nintendo said there are no plans for a similar price drop in the US.

Totilo said on Twitter: Nintendo tells me yesterday's Switch price drop was just for Europe (and the UK):

The trade price adjustment is for the European region only. There are no
plans to change the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for any Nintendo Switch model in the U.S. Nintendo tells me yesterday's Switch price drop was just for Europe (and the UK):The trade price adjustment is for the European region only. There are no plans to change the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for any Nintendo Switch model in the U.S. September 14, 2021 See more

It means that the consoles retail price of $299 in the US will remain in
place for the time being, which may be disappointing for those who were
hoping to see a price drop before the Nintendo Switch OLED is released on October 8, 2021.

The Switch OLED is set to cost $349.99 / 309.99 / AU$539, which means the original Switch is now significantly cheaper in Europe than Nintendos new model. In the US, though, its only $50 cheaper. Analysis: unlikely to harm Switch sales

Truth be told, Nintendo doesnt need to drop the price of the Switch in the
US, even though it would obviously be welcomed by consumers. The NPD Group revealed that Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console in August , and it remains the best-selling console of 2021.

The Nintendo Switch OLED is less than a month away, too, which will appeal to new and existing Switch owners who may want to experience the consoles new vibrant display and quality of life improvements such as the better kickstand and enhanced audio.

Crucially, its the games that will continue to drive Nintendo Switch sales, and Nintendo has a strong lineup of titles on the way. From Pokmon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl , Pokmon Legends Arceus , and Breath of the Wild 2
, theres plenty to look forward to on Nintendos hybrid console.

The Switch has also received a highly-requested new feature in the form of Bluetooth wireless headphone support. While it isnt perfect, being able to connect your favorite pair of Bluetooth headphones to Switch is something
weve been desperate to see for a number of years, so were glad its finally happened. Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch : what's the difference?



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