Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start in the U.S. on April 24, price staying the same
Nintendo just provided the latest information about Switch 2 pre-orders for the United States. The console will be available to reserve starting on April 24, 2025.
Nintendo was originally planning on starting Switch 2 pre-orders stateside last Wednesday. However, that decision was reversed following news regarding tariffs.
Also confirmed is that the console’s price will not be changing – that means you can grab the system for $450 or the Mario Kart World bundle for $500. Game prices will be “unchanged at launch” as well, though “accessories will experience price adjustments”.
The full notice from Nintendo reads:
Retail pre-order for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch.
However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.
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
We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our consumers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.
A few retailers do already have Nintendo Switch 2 pages up that we’d suggest keeping an eye on for pre-orders. These include Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and Target.
Speaking of GameStop, over at the retailer, customers can get up to $175 in store credit toward their Nintendo Switch 2 reservation when they trade in their current console, including:
- Switch OLED – $175
- Switch V1/V2 – $125
- Switch Lite – $10
The offer is valid through April 30, 2025 and applies toward an existing or new reservation of the Nintendo Switch 2. Note that Pro members get an extra 10 percent credit on top.
You can find plenty of additional Nintendo Switch 2 news here.
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