Japan-exclusive 'Nintendo Switch 2' is $100 cheaper than the U.S. version—fans joke they’re moving to Japan

There has been a lot of hype over the Nintendo Switch 2 release in the US. It was initially set to release on June 5, 2025, for $449.99, with pre-orders opening on April 9. But then "tariffs" came along, and everything went haywire.

Gamers were already joking about how pricey consoles are, but it turns out that price came before tariffs. Now, Nintendo has suspended pre-orders to sort things out. So, currently, many individuals' fantasies of having the newest console are put on hold.

But here's the catch—there's a little twist to the entire situation!

Japan's Nintendo Switch 2 store is offering two versions. One is a Multi-Language System, which retails for $480, more than the U.S. version. But then there's also a Japanese Language Only version, which is significantly cheaper at only $343—more than $100 less than the global version.

The low-end version is only available in Japan and can only be used with Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 accounts. It also only connects online in Japan.

But folks are still joking about relocating to Japan or even studying Japanese just to obtain the cheaper version of the Nintendo Switch 2. Of course, they're not serious, but the price gap has certainly caused some gamers to reconsider their citizenship decisions in a humorous manner.

Some users quip that this is just another reason to relocate to Japan, while others jokingly ask how much it costs to study Japanese.

Others are busy explaining how all of this isn't possible, reminding everyone that this is just fun internet banter and that relocating to Japan would involve working with a different currency.

But then many others don't care about any of that—they just want their Nintendo Switch 2 for $100 cheaper, and they're ready to relocate to Japan. That's it.

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Social media reacts to Japanese Language Only version of Nintendo Switch 2

People are humorously inquiring as to how much it costs to study Japanese, while others comment, BRB, going to Japan.

A user @SinfulMeatStick stated:

"Reason 84675 to move to Japan."

Another user @William45589421 asked:

"Yeah but how much does it cost to learn Japanese?"

One more user, @KyleWillson, mentioned:

"Brb flying to Japan."

Certain people are just kidding that they are prepared to drop everything and emigrate to Japan, and other people are casually inserting Japanese phrases, indicating that they're good to go.

A user @Grug_EOTS declared:

"Screw it I just might get the Japan only version."

One user, @JarJarBeef, hilariously commented:

"Watashi wa chisia des. Yeah I am getting that Japan version."

Sharing a humorous clip, a user noted:

"Flying to Japan for a 100 dollar cheaper Nintendo switch 😂"

Some are declaring it's finally time to study Japanese, while others are "shocked in Spanish," referencing the popular GIF individuals use in humorous moments.

Some people are, however, joking that this is the final straw—they're moving to Japan for good!

A user @tokini_andy stated:

"Time to learn Japanese. 👀"

One user @ChitoGamingLive added:

"That's it im moving to Japan lmao."

A user went on to drop a hilarious GIF:

A user @GreatRabbit360 quipped:

"Okay. I want to go to Japan so badly."

Nintendo Switch 2 has improved graphics and audio compared to the original one, courtesy of a special Nvidia chip. It supports physical and digital Nintendo Switch games, but some of the games may not play as required.

Some of the big games to be released on the console include Mario Kart World and Elden Ring.

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