which cost more xbox series s or switch 2 in australia
In Australia, the Nintendo Switch 2 costs more than the Xbox Series S — both at launch and under current official pricing.
- Xbox Series S (512 GB): $549 AUD
- Xbox Series S (1 TB): $599 AUD
- Nintendo Switch 2: originally $699.95 AUD, rising to $769.95 AUD from 1 September 2026.
So even at the old price, the Switch 2 was about $150 more than the 512 GB Series S, and after the revision that gap widens to roughly $220.
Quick price comparison (Australia, 2025–2026)
| Console | Storage / variant | AUD price (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Xbox Series S | 512 GB | $549 |
| Xbox Series S | 1 TB | $599 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | standard | $699.95 (until 31 Aug 2026), $769.95 (from 1 Sep 2026) |
Why the difference matters
- Xbox Series S is split into two tiers, but even the larger 1 TB model at $599 still sits below the Switch 2’s launch price of $699.95 and the new $769.95 price point.
- Switch 2 is launching as Nintendo’s most expensive home console in Australia, starting at $699.95 and then moving to $769.95, reflecting broader price increases across consoles and market conditions.
If you’re strictly comparing “which costs more in Australia,” the answer is clear: Switch 2 > Xbox Series S in price, regardless of which Series S model you pick. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.
