Image: Nintendo LifeThe Switch 2 is almost here, but Nintendo is still showing support for the original hybrid system in all sorts of ways. This includes repairs, but today it's provided an update about the prices of this service in Japan.As highlighted by OatmealDome on social media, Nintendo has announced it will be increasing the price of Switch repairs due to the rising costs of spare parts. This adjustment will kick in towards the end of next month on 26th March 2025 and will also include peripherals.Nintendo: [Revision of Nintendo Switch repair prices] Due to rising prices for repair parts, we will be revising the repair prices for Nintendo Switch and some peripherals starting with items that arrive at our company on Wednesday, March 26, 2025."Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube797kWatch on YouTube GoNintendo further mentions how the 1,100 yen increase equates to "roughly $7.50". This is also the only region a price increase has been announced for so far, but if we hear any updates from Nintendo in other locations, we'll be sure to provide an update.This follows a number of other announcements related to repairs in this same region over the past year including Nintendo ending repairs for the Famicom and Super Famicom Classic, as well as certain 3DS models. Three more reach the end of the lineHave you ever had to get a Switch or Nintendo product repaired? How is your current system holding up at this late stage of the current Nintendo generation? Let us know in the comments.[source gonintendo.com]See AlsoShare:00 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesNintendo Is Discontinuing Gold Points, One Of The Switch's Best IncentivesNoooo, don't do it!Toby Fox Shares Development Update On Deltarune Chapter 3 And 4"Still console testing"Nintendo Power Artist "Hadn't Actually Played Any Zelda Games" Before Creating His Take On HyruleAnd he'd like to turn his talents to MetroidNintendo Has Renewed Some TrademarksIncluding its famous 'Seal of Quality'