alt Hacker NewsThe value of the yen compared to other currencies has fallen through the floor since 2022, so this isn't unexpected - Nintendo had to do something to equalize prices somewhat. The dollar's global value has also weakened noticeably since (checks notes) April 2, 2025 and Canada has had currency struggles as well the last few years.
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> The value of the yen compared to other currencies has fallen through the floor since 2022...
That would normally allow them to keep prices of export goods low...
> Given that the impact of various changes in market conditions is expected to extend over the medium to long term, price revisions are also planned outside Japan as described below.
Current Price Revised Price
United States $449.99 $499.99
Canada $629.99 $679.99
Europe €469.99 €499.99
>since April 2, 2025
This current inflation spike peaked in 2022. If anything, its been easing in 2025.
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/FPCPITOTLZGUSA
https://cpiinflationcalculator.com/2025-cpi-and-inflation-da...
The truth is that you can increase prices by 50% and if you loose 50% of sales you are still in a good place as your costs also drop.
They have little uncertainty to work with, they don't need their consumers as much.
They're continuing their anti consumer policies
If you consider the jump in price of DRAM due to hyperscalers to not be a considerable factor in this increase, please state so. Your comment leaving this out makes it harder to trust.
You got the relationship between currency value and export prices upside down. Usually when your local currency devalues, it will make your exported goods cheaper in other countries.
This is why the US always accuses (justified or not) other countries artificially keeping their currencies undervalued, by the way.