Nintendo confirms new Switch 2 US pre-order date & launch price after delay
Nintendo has revealed when the US will be able to preorder the Switch 2, and confirmed that the console’s launch price will remain unchanged.
On April 2, 2025, Nintendo finally revealed that the Switch 2 will be released worldwide on June 5, with pre-orders beginning on April 9.
However, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on China and Vietnam on that same day, causing Nintendo to indefinitely delay pre-orders of the next-gen console in the United States.
Nintendo has now revealed when pre-orders will start in the country, and confirmed that the console’s launch price will remain the same.
Nintendo reveals Switch 2 US preorder date
Announced in a blog post, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price of the console will remain unchanged at $449.99 for just the console and $499.99 for the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle.
The company also says that pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Banaza will stay the same at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
However, Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments due to changes in the market conditions. They added: “Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.”
Here is a full list of Switch 2 accessories and their current suggested retail price:
- 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
The company has not confirmed whether this update affects Canada as of writing, however, as Nintendo delayed Switch 2 pre-orders in the country to align with availability in the United States.
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