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1. Switch 2 Faces Potential Price Hike Due to U.S. Tariff Changes

Nintendo’s Switch 2, already retailing at $450, may see price increases after the U.S. government raised tariffs on Vietnamese-manufactured goods from 10% to 20%. President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged that Nintendo’s earnings forecast assumed lower tariffs, hinting at possible adjustments. High demand and existing shortages (with resellers charging up to $849) could worsen if prices rise .
Source: PCMag Australia

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2. Major Restocks Hit U.S. Retailers, Including Best Buy and Costco

After weeks of shortages, Best Buy launched in-store Switch 2 restocks on July 1, while Costco offered a $525 bundle including Mario Kart World and a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Walmart+ members also received exclusive access to online drops. Physical stores (Target, GameStop) remain the most reliable for purchases, though stock sells out rapidly .
Source: CNN Underscored

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3. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild Receive Performance Updates

On July 4, Nintendo released updates for both Tears of the Kingdom (Version 1.4.2) and Breath of the Wild (Version 1.8.2). The patches resolve performance issues on Switch 2, including frame rate drops and rendering glitches, enhancing 4K docked play. Both games also received Switch 2-exclusive visual upgrade packs earlier this year .
Source: Nintendo Life (July 4 entry)

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4. Sony’s Helldivers 2 Coming to Xbox, Fueling Cross-Platform Debate

In a surprise move, Sony announced on July 5 that Helldivers 2—previously a PlayStation console exclusive—will launch on Xbox. Industry analysts note this could pressure Nintendo to expand its exclusivity strategy, especially as Switch 2 leads in platform-exclusive titles (13 in 2025 alone) .
Source: Nintendo Life (July 5 entry)

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5. Super Mario Strikers Joins Switch 2’s GameCube Classics Library

Nintendo added Super Mario Strikers (2005) to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack’s GameCube catalog on June 27. The game supports online multiplayer and is playable with the wireless GameCube-style controller. This marks the fourth GameCube title on the service, following F-ZERO GX and Wind Waker .
Source: Nintendo Life (June 27–July 3 entries)

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