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Alright, so get this—Nintendo’s bumping up the price of the Switch 2 in Saudi Arabia. Yeah, you read that right. It’s the first time it’s happened since it hit the shelves, and that was, what, a month ago? Time flies or drags, I guess.
The Switch 2’s been flying off shelves. I mean, people are grabbing it faster than free donuts at an office meeting. But now, just as they get a few back in stock, boom, prices shoot up. And if you’re still hunting for one, well, might wanna double-check that bank balance. It’s gonna be a bit more painful to snag one now.
Okay, picture this: AIC, the distributor, broke the news that prices are climbing starting July 8. The base console? Going from 1,999 to 2,149 SAR. That’s, like, going from $533 to $573 in US dollars. Tell me that doesn’t sting. If they pulled the same move in the US, you’d look at around $484 for a console that was $449. And the Mario Kart bundle? That’s now gonna be 2,349 SAR, or $626. Ouch.
Now, why’s this happening? The folks at AIC muttered something about “global market conditions.” Whatever that means, right? Could be currency hocus-pocus, inflation, maybe? Honestly, your guess is as good as mine.
And who knows, maybe other countries aren’t far behind. Nintendo’s big cheese, Furukawa, hinted at possible price hikes ’cause of US tariffs. Hasn’t happened yet, but it’s like waiting for the other shoe to drop, isn’t it?
Best bet if you’re itching to play? Grab a Switch 2 pronto. But hey, good luck—these bad boys aren’t staying on shelves. Rumors say Nintendo’s stock issues might stretch into 2026. So, if you see one, maybe just go for it before prices climb even more.
Ah, Nintendo, always keeping us on our toes. Or maybe just making sure we’re light on our wallets. Either way, game on.
