Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24 in U.S., $449

Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will maintain its originally announced price of $449.99 and will be launched on June 5, as previously scheduled.

The announcement was made via Nintendo's official website, where they also revealed that due to changes in market conditions, prices for Switch 2 accessories will see adjustments from those initially announced on April 2. Nintendo further cautioned that future adjustments to the pricing of any Nintendo product could occur, depending on market fluctuations.

In addition to keeping the base console price steady, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain priced at $499.99. The pricing for both the physical and digital editions of Mario Kart World, set at $79.99, and Donkey Kong Bananza, priced at $69.99, will also remain unchanged at launch.

Nintendo provided a detailed list of prices for the console, games, and accessories effective as of April 18:

• Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
• Mario Kart World - $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
• Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
• Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2 - $59.99

Originally, pre-orders for the Switch 2 were set to open on April 9, but Nintendo decided to delay this due to the need to assess potential impacts from tariffs and evolving market conditions.

For more detailed insights on the Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to explore our hands-on impressions, everything announced during the big Switch 2 direct, and how the Switch 2 aims to enhance Nintendo's accessibility design.