Canadian Switch Pricing for Console, Games, and Accessories to Be “Adjusted” – Details Coming August 1

So, there’s this ongoing financial rollercoaster between Canada and the U.S. that’s got everyone up north nervous about their beloved Switch 1 stuff. Nintendo of Canada dropped a little note saying prices might go up soon for games, hardware, and whatnot. It’s, uh, all happening above the 49th parallel, apparently. Makes you wonder if the parallel’s a secret price line or something.

Nintendo’s statement went on about how “market conditions” will tweak the pricing for the original Switch systems and goodies in Canada. And yeah, they’re talking about all three versions of the Switch 1, plus accessories, games, Switch Online subscriptions, and those Amiibo figurines everyone seems to love. More deets coming on August 1, so mark those calendars—or don’t, I mean, it’s your life.

Right now, if you’re wondering, Canadians are shelling out around $260 for the Switch Lite, $400 for the LCD Switch, and $450 for the OLED model. Toss in a 5% sales tax on top of that—ouch. Games and NSO subscriptions? They’re already about $15-$20 more than what those lucky folks down south pay. And the exchange rate? It’s hovering around $0.7334 against the U.S. dollar. Not a massive drop since the Switch’s grand debut in 2017, but who knows how things shake out with the new trade deal they’re eyeing?

Oh, and in case you’re comparing notes with the Switch 2, brace yourself: prices in Canada sit at $630 and $700 for the standalone vs. the Mario Kart World bundle. And World’s price tag? A cool $110, while preordering Donkey Kong Bananza will set you back $100. Yep, that’s the scoop. Anyone else craving bananas now? No? Just me?