It’s already been confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be getting an increase in Price on September 1. In Australia, that’s an increase of AU$70 from AU$699.95 to AU$769.95. The company framed the move as a response to market conditions, which in practical terms points to the higher component costs affecting the wider industry because of AI-driven shortages.
Nintendo Switch 2’s Lowest AU Price Prior to Price Increase
That looming increase is making current discounts look more attractive. One End of Fiscal Year (EOFY) offer on Amazon has dropped the Switch 2 to AU$629, which is described as the lowest Australian price yet and one of the strongest Switch 2 deals currently available.
The timing also raises a question as to whether there will be additional discounts before September in other places like the Philippines similar to what has happened in Australia. The current Amazon deal may already be among the best available before the higher price takes effect.
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers some nifty upgrades over its predecessor, supporting backward compatibility, allowing players to continue using their existing Switch game library on the newer hardware. Its growing game lineup also adds to the appeal, including Pokémon Pokopia and upcoming titles such as Star Fox, Donkey Kong, and Fire Emblem.
The system supports 4K and 1440p resolutions, improves on the original Switch’s 1080p ceiling, and offers a 120Hz refresh rate instead of 60Hz. Under the hood, it uses an Nvidia Tegra T239 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of starting storage, all of which contribute to its stronger performance.
In the Philippines, the Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at PHP 31,990 (Console Only), with bundles the include a physical game like Mario Kart World going for PHP 35,500.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: When will the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase in Australia?
A: The price increase is scheduled to take effect on September 1.
Q: How much will the price go up?
A: The RRP will rise by AU$70, from AU$699.95 to AU$769.95.
Q: Is there a current discount available?
A: Yes. An EOFY deal on Amazon has the Switch 2 listed at AU$629 (which is around PHP 26,800 directly converted).
Q: Why is Nintendo increasing the price?
A: Nintendo described the move as a response to market conditions, tied to higher component costs caused by AI-driven shortages.
Q: Is the Switch 2 still worth considering before the hike?
A: The source says the console is a major upgrade, supports backward compatibility, and has a growing game lineup, making the current deal especially appealing.
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
