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

Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The original pricing of $449.99 and the launch date of June 5 will remain unchanged. This exciting news was shared on Nintendo's official website, where they also mentioned that Switch 2 accessories might see price adjustments due to evolving market conditions. Nintendo cautioned that future price adjustments for any of their products could occur based on market dynamics.

Alongside the base console, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will stay priced at $499.99. The launch prices for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99 will not change. For a comprehensive overview, here are the prices 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 were slated to open on April 9, but Nintendo delayed them to better assess the potential impact of tariffs and market conditions. For more information on the Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, the details from the big Switch 2 direct, and how the Switch 2 aims to enhance Nintendo's accessibility design.