Nintendo is raising repair costs for both Switch and Switch 2 in Japan starting November 16th, 2026. The company attributes the increase to climbing expenses for replacement parts. This marks another pricing adjustment for Nintendo hardware in Japan this year, following global price hikes earlier in 2026.
- Repair price increases take effect November 16th, 2026 across both Switch models in Japan.
- Nintendo cites rising repair parts costs as the reason for the hike.
- This follows earlier 2026 price increases on Switch and Switch 2 hardware globally.
Nintendo's consistent pricing pressure on repairs and hardware suggests sustained cost pressures that may eventually reach other markets.
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