Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Japan price in dollars vs US price, past year
List price changes
| Changed on | Market | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | US | $84.99 | $89.99 |
Sources
- Japan price
- ¥9,980 · 任天堂 (checked 2026-11-14)
- US price
- $89.99 · Nintendo (US) (checked 2026-11-14)
Notes
The same controller is sold in both countries.
Same category
Japan prices include 10% consumption tax; US prices are before sales tax. Tax-free: the Japan price without consumption tax, as most visitors pay when taking goods home. Even at: the yen rate at which both prices match.
Questions
Is Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller cheaper in Japan than in the US?
Yes. On Nov 13, 2026 it costs ¥9,980 in Japan, about $62.39 at ¥159.97 to the dollar, against a US list price of $89.99: 31% less. The Japan price includes 10% consumption tax; the US price is before sales tax.
How much is it with Japan's tax refund for visitors?
About $56.72 once the 10% consumption tax is refunded: 37% less than the US list price. Since November 1, 2026, visitors pay the full price in the store and get the tax back after customs checks the goods on departure.
At what exchange rate would the prices be the same?
At about ¥111 to the dollar. The rate is ¥159.97 today, so the yen would have to strengthen by about ¥49 before Japan stops being cheaper.