(Image credit: Future) Nintendo announced last week that it would be raising prices on its popular Switch 2 console , almost one year following its release date. The company is claiming that a multitude of factors have influenced this decision, though rumour has it that pressure from investors, profit concerns, US tariffs, and chip prices are the core contributors. So what does this mean for consumers? The price of the Nintendo Switch 2 as it stands is currently $449.99 / £395.99 for the console alone (no games included), or $499 / £429.99 for a bundle with a digital download of Mario Kart World included. According to Nintendo , these console prices will increase in the coming months to accommodate "the impact of various changes in market conditions". (Image credit: Nintendo) The good news is that the global price hike isn't expected to take place in most regions until September 1st, excluding Japan, which will take the hit starting from as early as May 25th.…