Pokémon Winds & Waves Fans Crushed By New Nintendo News

Published May 10, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT

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Jumps In Switch 2 Prices Will Make Winds & Waves Harder To Get

Buying The New Pokémon Game And The Console At The Same Time Will Be Expensive

The Nintendo Switch 2 is going through revised prices, starting on September 1, 2026. At the earliest, this could be a month or two before Pokémon Winds and Waves actually releases, if past Pokémon launches are a baseline for players to use. For example, most new Pokémon games tend to release in October or November, with the latest spin-off Pokémon Legends: Z-A coming out on October 16, 2025.

The jumps in Switch 2 prices raise the cost of the device by $50 in different regions, according to information from CentroLeaks in an X post. This reliable leaker has provided current and revised prices that will take effect for the Switch 2, including:

Regional pricing aside, these higher Switch 2 costs would be added on top of the highest $59.99 or $69.99 price Pokémon Winds and Waves will inevitably cost. There is no way that the latest games in the Pokémon series won't be sold by Nintendo for less than the maximum price of a new game. As such, trying to buy a Switch 2 with either Gen 10 Pokémon game is going to be a mighty blow to anyone's wallet.

Getting A Switch 2 Before The Price Change Might Be The Right Call

Purchase The Console Ahead Of Time To Avoid Increased Investment

Fans who are only buying a Switch 2 for Pokémon Winds and Waves may want to purchase the handheld console now, rather than later. Even if they are not interested in the other games on the Switch 2's library, it has a large selection of games that could make the earlier purchase worth it. In fact, the recent re-release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Switch 2 might satisfy Pokémon fans waiting for Winds and Waves before its launch.

For some players, the large increase to the Switch 2's price might prevent them from participating in a new Pokémon. The discovery period of the Gen 10 games is likely to be very exciting for players, so those desperate to be involved should consider getting the console soon. Those who already have a Switch 2 won't have to worry, but anyone looking to get Pokémon Winds and Waves day 1 might want to secure their system before it becomes too expensive to buy.

Released 2027

Developer(s) Game Freak

Publisher(s) The Pokemon Company, Nintendo

Multiplayer Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer

Number of Players Single-player