Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24 in U.S., Priced at $449

Nintendo has exciting news for gaming enthusiasts: pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will maintain its original price of $449.99 and is set to launch on June 5, 2025. This announcement was made on Nintendo's official website, where the company also addressed potential changes to the pricing of Switch 2 accessories due to fluctuating market conditions. They emphasized that future price adjustments for any Nintendo products could occur based on these market dynamics.

In addition to the base console price, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will stay at $499.99. Both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World will retail for $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza will be available for $69.99 at launch.

Nintendo provided a detailed list of prices for the console, games, and accessories effective as of April 18, 2025:

• 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 open pre-orders on April 9, but they delayed this to assess the impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. For those eager to learn more about the Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, the comprehensive announcements from the Switch 2 direct, and insights into how the Switch 2 aims to advance Nintendo's accessibility design.