Ready, set, go!
As soon as Nintendo announced the release date for the Switch 2, they threw a bit of a curveball by delaying preorders in the U.S. and Canada, all thanks to some tariff issues stirred up by Donald Trump. Fortunately, those tariffs were eventually postponed until after the Switch 2’s launch, and now Nintendo is ready to let North American gamers know when they can jump into the preorder frenzy before scalpers get the upper hand.
Mark your calendars—retail preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will kick off on April 24, 2025. The great part? The price remains steady: $449.99 for just the Switch 2 and $499.99 if you pair it with the Mario Kart World bundle.
Additionally, the pricing for both physical and digital copies of Mario Kart World, holding steady at $79.99, and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99 will be untouched as we approach launch day.
However, it’s not entirely smooth sailing. The cost of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories is seeing a revision from their initial April 2nd announcements due to changing market conditions. And…
There could be further price changes for any Nintendo products based on future market conditions. For the latest product and pricing updates, visit www.nintendo.com.
Sure, prices can fluctuate anytime, but given the current economic scenario in the U.S., such changes seem increasingly possible.
All said and done, it’s reassuring to finally have a timeline for when we’ll have our shot at owning the Nintendo Switch 2. Make sure to sign up for a preorder chance on Nintendo.com (if eligible) in case the scalpers play their game next Thursday.
