(NewsNation) — Unfortunately for gamers in the U.S., Nintendo has announced pricing updates to the original Nintendo Switch and related products, set to go into effect Aug. 3.

The announcement comes on the same day as Nintendo reported huge first-quarter profits following the release of the Switch 2.

The items set to see price increases include: • Nintendo Switch • Nintendo Switch OLED Model • Nintendo Switch Lite • Select Nintendo Switch accessories • Select Nintendo Switch 2 accessories • Select amiibo accesories • Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo

Nintendo said the decision to raise prices on the now 8-year-old Nintendo Switch and other products was made "based on market conditions."

Though not explicitly stated, the price hikes could be reflective of President Donald Trump

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