Switch 2 Pre-Order Dates and Priority Set for U.S., Canada

Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were originally scheduled to go live worldwide on April 9. However, due to economic disruptions caused by tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, Nintendo had to delay pre-orders in the United States and Canada. Despite this, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.

According to a FAQ on Nintendo's official website, the first round of invitation emails for pre-orders will begin on May 8, 2025, exclusively for the My Nintendo Store. As of now, there is no information available regarding pre-orders through retail outlets.

Nintendo has announced that additional batches of invitation emails will be sent out periodically until pre-orders are opened to the general public on the My Nintendo Store. The initial invitations will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible registrants who meet specific priority criteria. Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours to complete their purchase from the time the email is sent.

To be eligible for the priority pre-order invitation for the Nintendo Switch 2, customers must meet the following criteria:

• You must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have maintained any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.

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There has been no confirmation yet from Nintendo on whether they will maintain their previously announced pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if there will be price increases. Some analysts have raised concerns that the ongoing tariff war might force Nintendo to raise the base price of the Switch 2 above $449.99, but no official announcement has been made.

It's important to note that Nintendo is offering a special bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the cost of the game by $30. This bundle, however, is available as a limited-time offer only.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has provided extensive coverage on the pricing strategy of the Switch 2, including insights from analysts who explain the reasons behind the price increase to $80 for some games in this new generation.

Additionally, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing comparisons to the Wii's bundled game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.