Nintendo may finally return to India with original Switch launch

Nintendo may finally be preparing a more official return to India, but players should treat this as a rumor for now. Nintendo Everything reports that Day Zero Media has heard from multiple sources that the original Nintendo Switch is set to launch in India early next year, reportedly at around 20,000 rupees, with Redington handling distribution. The report specifically points to the standard Switch model rather than OLED or Switch 2. That detail is interesting because it suggests Nintendo may be entering India cautiously, using older hardware at a lower price point rather than trying to introduce Switch 2 immediately. India has long been a difficult market for Nintendo, with consoles often available through grey-market channels rather than a strong official presence. If the report is accurate, it could be a meaningful step toward broader regional support, official pricing, local retail availability and better consumer confidence. The caveat is important: Nintendo has not confirmed the plan. Still, even an original Switch launch would matter for one of the world’s largest gaming markets.