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As soon as Nintendo announced the release date for the Switch 2, they had to hit the brakes on preorders in the U.S. and Canada. The culprit? Some tariff drama stirred up by Donald Trump. Fortunately, he decided to delay these tariffs until after the Switch 2 hit the shelves, and now Nintendo has finally revealed when folks in North America can jump into the preorder frenzy with the scalpers.
Circle your calendar for April 24, 2025, because that’s when you can start ordering the Nintendo Switch 2. The pricing hasn’t changed one bit: you can snag the standalone Switch 2 for $449.99 or go for the bundle with Mario Kart World for $499.99.
As for the games themselves, get ready to shell out $79.99 for Mario Kart World and $69.99 for Donkey Kong Bananza when they launch. Those prices are holding steady, thankfully.
However, it’s not all smooth sailing. Nintendo has hinted that prices for some Switch 2 accessories will be adjusted from their initial April 2 announcement due to shifting market conditions. Plus, they noted…
You might see more price changes in the future for any Nintendo product, depending on how the market evolves. To keep up with the latest info on products and pricing, head over to www.nintendo.com.
Sure, price changes are always a possibility, but given the current situation in the U.S., it seems especially likely.
At any rate, it’s reassuring to finally have a date for when we can secure our own Nintendo Switch 2. Make sure to sign up to preorder at Nintendo.com, assuming you meet the requirements. That way, you’re prepped if scalpers manage to snag too many of the consoles next Thursday.
