The price hikes will take effect in Japan on May 25, and in North America and Europe on Sept. 1. (Photo by Yo Inoue) MAYUKO KURIHARA May 8, 2026 17:52 JST Updated on May 8, 2026 18:45 JST TOKYO — Nintendo announced Friday that it will raise prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Japan, North America and Europe, citing deteriorating profits due to soaring prices for semiconductor memory and the company’s lackluster stock performance.