Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese-Language System)
Japan price in dollars vs US price, past year
List price changes
| Changed on | Market | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | US | $449.99 | $499.99 |
| May 25, 2026 | Japan | ¥49,980 | ¥59,980 |
Sources
- Japan price
- ¥59,980 · Nintendo (press release, May 8, 2026) (checked 2026-11-14)
- US price
- $499.99 · VGC (checked 2026-11-13)
Notes
Japanese system language only, and links only to Japanese Nintendo Accounts. Compared with the US console for reference.
Japan prices include 10% consumption tax; US prices are before sales tax. Tax-free: the Japan price without consumption tax, as most visitors pay when taking goods home. Even at: the yen rate at which both prices match.
Questions
Is Nintendo Switch 2 (Japanese-Language System) cheaper in Japan than in the US?
Yes. On Nov 13, 2026 it costs ¥59,980 in Japan, about $375 at ¥159.97 to the dollar, against a US list price of $499.99: 25% less. The Japan price includes 10% consumption tax; the US price is before sales tax.
How much is it with Japan's tax refund for visitors?
About $341 once the 10% consumption tax is refunded: 32% less than the US list price. Since November 1, 2026, visitors pay the full price in the store and get the tax back after customs checks the goods on departure.
At what exchange rate would the prices be the same?
At about ¥120 to the dollar. The rate is ¥159.97 today, so the yen would have to strengthen by about ¥40 before Japan stops being cheaper.