Where Is the Nintendo Switch 2 the Cheapest in 2025?
Spoiler: 🇯🇵 Japan wins—by up to 183 % cheaper than the priciest market!
Launch-day prices by country
We grabbed every official* launch MSRP we could find and converted them to U.S. dollars using mid-market rates on . Then we compared each to the rock-bottom Japanese price (¥49,980 ≈ $322.45).
| Country | Local MSRP | USD equiv. | ↑ vs. Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥49,980 | $322.45 | — |
| United States | $449.99 | $449.99 | +39.6 % |
| South Korea | ₩648,000 | $483.58 | +50.0 % |
| Canada | C$629.99 | $484.61 | +50.3 % |
| New Zealand | NZ$799.99 | $490.79 | +52.2 % |
| United Kingdom | £395.99 | $501.25 | +55.5 % |
| Germany | €469.99 | $510.86 | +58.4 % |
| France | €469.99 | $510.86 | |
| Italy | €469.99 | $510.86 | |
| Spain | €469.99 | $510.86 | |
| Australia | A$699.95 | $510.91 | +58.4 % |
| Norway | Kr 6 695 | $631.60 | +95.9 % |
| Finland | €589.99 | $641.29 | +98.9 % |
| Sweden | SEK 6 795 | $666.18 | +106.6 % |
| Chile | $629 909 CLP | $699.90 | +117.1 % |
| Colombia | $2 859 900 COP | $733.31 | +127.4 % |
| Mexico | MX$ 13 599 | $777.09 | +141.0 % |
| Brazil | R$4 499.90 | $857.12 | +165.8 % |
| Denmark | DKK 6 199.99 | $911.76 | +182.8 % |
*Sources: Nintendo official stores and regional press leaks :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}. USD conversions use mid-market FX rates on 13 Jun 2025.
Key insights for globe-trotting gamers
- Import sweet-spot: Even after shipping, a Japanese unit can land under US MSRP unless your country adds steep duties.
- Bundle math: Some nations hide higher console prices inside “free” Mario Kart World bundles—break down the bundle cost to spot real savings.
- Region-free wins: Like its predecessor, Switch 2’s cartridges aren’t region-locked, so international buyers keep their game libraries intact.
- E-shop caution: Digital purchases bill you in the store’s currency—factor that into long-term savings before you buy abroad.
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