It looks like Nintendo's Switch 2 might soon cost more.

According to a new Bloomberg report, the Switch 2 is the next victim of the ongoing rampocalypse. Speaking to "people familiar with its plans," the often-reliable publication says that Nintendo is "contemplating" raising the price of the Switch 2 in 2026.

The report also notes that Sony is considering 2028/2029 for the release of the PlayStation 6 due to soaring memory costs. This backs up a report from late December that cites a similar 2029/2030 release window for the PS6 and Microsoft's next Xbox console.

Below is an excerpt from Bloomberg's reporting surrounding the Switch 2's price hike and the PS6's release being pushed back:

The Japanese gaming giant recently denied a price hike is coming

In the U.S., the switch will likely cost in the $500 range

During the Q&A portion of the company's recent earnings call, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa told shareholders that the company has no current plans to increase the Switch 2's $450 price. However, it now seems inevitable that a price hike will occur, and that it's just a matter of when. It's unclear how much more the Switch 2 will cost after the price increase, but I'd guess we're looking at a $500-$550 price tag.

While the Switch 2 features an older

Over the past several months, the price of RAM has increased significantly, with the industry's largest manufacturers, including Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, and others, allocating the bulk of their resources to AI companies (Micron even closed its consumer-focused Crucial brand entirely in favor of focusing on enterprise-only businesses).