Nintendo's Amiibo Figures to See Price Hike Alongside Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo is raising the prices of its Amiibo figures amidst rising costs in the gaming industry, coinciding with the launch of the Switch 2.
Nintendo’s Amiibo Figures to See Price Hike Alongside Switch 2 Launch
Recent listings indicate that Nintendo’s Amiibo figures will increase in price. This change is set to coincide with the launch of the highly-anticipated Switch 2.
Summary
- The first batch of Amiibo for Street Fighter 6 will rise to $39.99, while newly launched Zelda Amiibos will increase to $29.99.
- Street Fighter 6 will introduce new Amiibos for characters Luke, Jamie, and Kimberly, and the Zelda franchise will see figures for Sidon, Riju, Yunobo, and Tulin.
Nintendo has confirmed that the next iteration of its console will start at $450 for the console alone, with games priced from $69.99. The price increase of Amiibo figures adds to the rising costs across the gaming industry, causing concern among fans.
A new report has surfaced revealing they will each have a higher price point as of the Switch 2 launch. Although specifics of in-game functionalities for these Amiibos remain undisclosed, past titles have shown they can unlock unique items or costumes.
