Nintendo has exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the next generation of gaming: pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will kick off in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will stick to its original pricing of $449.99 and its scheduled launch date remains set for June 5, 2025. This announcement was made via Nintendo's official website, where they also noted that Switch 2 accessories may see price adjustments due to changes in market conditions. They further mentioned that future adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product could occur, depending on the market's evolution.
In addition to the console's base price remaining unchanged, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will also retain its price of $499.99. Both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World will stay at $79.99, and Donkey Kong Bananza will be priced at $69.99 at launch.
Nintendo provided a detailed list of pricing for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18, which includes:
- 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, Nintendo had planned to start Switch 2 pre-orders on April 9, but they delayed this to April 24, needing time to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.
For those interested in learning more about the Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, details from the big Switch 2 direct, and insights into how the Switch 2 is poised to advance Nintendo's accessibility design.
