Switch Price: Retail, Deals & Price History

Nintendo now sells two generations of its handheld-and-TV console. The Switch 2 is the current flagship, and the original Switch family (the standard model, the OLED Model, and the Switch Lite) is still on shelves at lower prices. Which one you pay for depends on how much you want to spend and whether you need the newest hardware.

The prices below are US list prices from Game Informer and Nintendo's own store pages. Retailers set their own prices on bundles and used consoles, so what you see at checkout can differ.

It depends on the model. The Switch 2 is the most expensive at $499.99. The Nintendo Switch OLED Model costs $399.99, the original Switch with Neon Joy-Con costs $339.99, and the handheld-only Switch Lite costs $229.99.

Those are console prices only. A game, a microSD card for extra storage, a carrying case, and a screen protector are separate purchases, and a second set of controllers adds to the total as well.

Nintendo raised the US price of the Switch 2 on September 1, 2026. The table below shows the figure before the change.

The console cost $449.99 before the increase and costs $499.99 now. If an older review or a launch-day article quotes the lower number, it predates the change. Bundles priced during the earlier period may also have changed, so check the current listing before you plan around an old figure.

Nintendo and retailers sell the Switch 2 with a game included. The Mario Kart World bundle costs $549.99, and the Switch Sports Resort bundle costs $529.99 once it goes on sale on October 22, 2026.

A bundle makes sense when you already planned to buy the included game. Compare the bundle price with the console price plus the game bought separately. If you do not want the game, the standalone console is the better deal. Bundle availability can run out, and stores sometimes remove them after a holiday season.

• Switch 2. It is the newest console and the most expensive.
• Switch OLED Model. It has a larger, more vivid screen than the original and suits people who play mostly in handheld mode.
• Original Switch. It works in handheld and TV modes at the lowest price of the full-size consoles.
• Switch Lite. It is the cheapest option, but it only plays in handheld mode and cannot connect to a TV.

Check whether the games you want run on the console you choose. Compatibility between the original Switch and the Switch 2 can vary by title, so look up your games on Nintendo's site before you buy.

• Games. Nintendo titles tend to hold their price for a long time, so budget for at least one or two.
• Storage. If you download games, a microSD card helps once the built-in space fills up.
• Controllers. An extra pair of Joy-Con or a Pro Controller costs more if you play with others.
• Online service. Nintendo Switch Online is a paid subscription for online play, and you check its current price on Nintendo's site.
• Accessories. Cases, screen protectors, and docks are optional but common purchases.

Nintendo rarely cuts console prices, and the Switch 2 just went up. Discounts, when they happen, usually come from retailers during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and back-to-school weeks, and they often appear as a free game or gift card rather than a lower sticker price. Older models like the Switch Lite and the original Switch are the likeliest to see real markdowns.

If you need a console for the holidays, buy before stock gets tight. If you can wait, watch retailer bundles rather than hoping for a list-price drop.

Nintendo sells consoles directly on its online store. Major electronics retailers, big-box stores, and online marketplaces carry them too. Buy from an authorized seller, because marketplace listings with prices far below the list price can mean a counterfeit, a used unit, or a missing warranty. Keep your receipt, since Nintendo's warranty depends on proof of purchase.