Nintendo confirmed that Switch 2's US price rises from $449.99 to $499.99 effective September 1, 2026, citing "various changes in market conditions," with matching hikes in Canada and Europe. The increase was already implemented in Japan back in May 2026, and by mid-August, retail demo kiosks were displaying the upcoming US price.
This Joy-Con 2 pair in Blue and Light Yellow was one of the newer additions to the controller lineup, released July 23, 2026, with only a few units left at CDJapan.
Joy-Con 2 (L) Blue / (R) Light Yellow
Nintendo View on CDJapan →Ships via CDJapan, a Japan-based retailer operating since 1995 — long-time customers frequently praise its careful packaging, and it's rated 4/5 on Trustpilot (460+ reviews).
Mario Kart World, Switch 2's best-selling title with 15+ million units sold, got a free Version 1.8.0 update adding 10 classic Super Mario Kart circuits, two new Knockout Tour routes, and a Spectator Mode. This Keys Factory carrying case is branded for the same game.
A Famicom archivist discovered fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox units — the company's 1986 commercial hotel console — installed in nearly every room of a Japanese love hotel, with most of the built-in games still playable. This handheld plays original FC cartridges on a modern IPS screen.
HORI and Sanrio unveiled officially licensed Kuromi and Cinnamoroll accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 at Sanrio Fes 2026 in Yokohama. This Pukkuri Hybrid carrying pouch is part of the Kuromi lineup, releasing in Japan on August 31, 2026.
Taito announced an Egret II Mini livestream for August 27, 2026, hosted by voice actress Miyake Marie, marking the mini arcade cabinet's software library reaching 100 titles. This Arcade Memories VOL1 Lite pack adds to that same library.