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Nintendo has just shared the exciting news that pre-orders for the upcoming Switch 2 will officially kick off in the United States on April 24. They’re keeping the price tags steady, with the console itself starting at $449.99. If you’re eyeing the bundle that includes Mario Kart World, that will set you back $499.99.
Initially, they had stalled the US-based pre-orders after revealing the console, saying they needed to “evaluate the potential impact of tariffs and changing market dynamics.”
However, some of the accessories for the Switch 2 are seeing a price jump. Take the Joy-Con 2 controllers; they were supposed to be $89.99 but are now marked up to $94.99. The Pro Controller isn’t left out either, moving from $79.99 to $84.99. And don’t be surprised if you notice price hikes on the Switch 2 camera, dock set, wheel set, and charging grips as well.
The announcement from Nintendo also mentions that future price adjustments for any of their products could be on the table, depending on how the market behaves.
Mark your calendars because the launch remains set for June 5.
Originally, pre-orders were meant to go live on April 9, but they hit a snag. This was right when Nintendo had announced the console coinciding with President Donald Trump’s big reveal of a broad array of tariffs. On that day, Trump had also proposed a 90-day halt on numerous tariffs, sparing some, like those targeting Chinese goods, from any increase.
In terms of games, titles like Mario Kart World, coming at $79.99, and Donkey Kong Banaza, releasing on July 17 for $69.99, are holding steady at their current prices.
The Switch 2 brings several exciting upgrades compared to its predecessor, such as a bigger screen with HDR support, an additional USB Type-C port, and an improved graphics chip from Nvidia.
With a starting price of $449.99, it’s notably higher than the original Switch’s $299.99 launch price. This hasn’t gone unnoticed by the fans, many of whom are urging Nintendo to rethink the pricing.
Alongside these announcements, Nintendo also shared an apology for the pre-order delay, expressing a hope that this move helps clear up any uncertainties their customers might have been feeling.
