Nintendo has announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will begin in the U.S. on April 24, 2025, and that the original price of $449.99 and launch date of June 5 will remain the same.
Nintendo shared the news on its website while also confirming Switch 2 accessories will “experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions.” It also notes “adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.”
Alongside the base console price remaining the same, Nintendo did confirm the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain at $499.99 and pricing for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will not change at launch.
Nintendo also shared a list of pricing for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18, and you can check them out below;
- 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
Nintendo had originally planned on opening pre-orders for Switch 2 on April 9, but it made the decision to delay them as it needed time to “assess the potential impact of tarrifs and evolving market conditions.”
For more on the Switch 2, check out our hands-on impressions, everything that as announced during the big Switch 2 direct, and how Switch 2 looks to be a major leap forward for Nintendo’s accessibility desgin.
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