Nintendo Switch 2 Costs More Money

May 8, 2026, 22:54
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Introduction

Nintendo says the new Switch 2 console will cost more money in all countries.

Main Body

Parts for the console now cost more money. Computer chips are expensive because of AI. Also, taxes and wars make things difficult. Nintendo will spend more money this year. Prices change at different times. In Japan, the price goes up on May 25. In the US, Canada, and Europe, the price goes up on September 1. In the US, the console will cost $499.99. Nintendo made a lot of money last year. But they think they will make less money in 2027. Fewer people will buy the console. However, more people will buy the games and watch the Mario movie.

Conclusion

Nintendo is raising prices to make money while parts are expensive.

Learning

💰 Money Words

In this story, we see how to describe prices moving.

Upward Movement

  • Cost more money →\rightarrow The price is higher.
  • Price goes up →\rightarrow It becomes more expensive.
  • Raising prices →\rightarrow The company makes the price higher.

Downward Movement

  • Make less money →\rightarrow The profit is lower.

📅 The "On" Rule for Dates

When we talk about a specific day, we use on.

  • On May 25
  • On September 1

Tip: Never say "In May 25". Use "In" for the whole month (In May), but "On" for the date!

Vocabulary Learning

cost (v.)
to pay a certain amount for something
Example:The new game will cost $50.
money (n.)
the money we use to buy things
Example:I have enough money for the ticket.
buy (v.)
to purchase something with money
Example:I will buy a new book tomorrow.
watch (v.)
to look at something for a while
Example:She likes to watch cartoons.
games (n.)
activities played for enjoyment
Example:We play many games together.
parts (n.)
small pieces that make up a larger thing
Example:The toy has many parts.
console (n.)
a device that plays video games
Example:The console is on the table.
prices (n.)
how much something costs
Example:The prices are high.
chips (n.)
small pieces of computer material that help it work
Example:The computer uses chips.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The watch is expensive.
taxes (n.)
money that people pay to the government
Example:Taxes are added to the bill.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people are at the park.