Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Latest Updates & Availability

The Nintendo Switch 2: A Preorder Guide and What We Know So Far

Let's address the elephant in the room: Switch 2 preorders aren't open yet. Expect them to begin after the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. However, we've compiled key information to help you prepare for this highly anticipated launch.

Register Your Interest

While preorders aren't live, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive updates when preorders open. GameStop also has a listing, but it will likely remain unavailable until April.

Other Tips for Securing a Preorder

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals: Stay updated on social media (Bluesky, X) for preorder announcements.
• Monitor Major Retailers: Keep an eye on Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon is Uncertain: Given Amazon's limited Nintendo stock in 2024, other retailers might be a safer bet.

Mario Kart 9 Preorders

Mario Kart 9, briefly shown in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders will likely open alongside the console, possibly bundled together.

Switch 2 Price Speculation

Nintendo hasn't confirmed pricing, but estimates range from $399 to $499. Analysts suggest $400 is ideal, balancing value and competition. For comparison:

• Nintendo Switch: $299
• Nintendo Switch OLED: $349
• Nintendo Switch Lite: $199

Switch 2 Release Date

A 2025 release is planned, with specifics expected during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a second-half 2025 launch.

Stay tuned for updates on preorders, pricing, and game announcements.

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation

Many games announced for the Switch will likely appear on the Switch 2. Titles like Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam are strong possibilities. The key question is whether these will offer significant visual or performance improvements.

Reports suggest several Xbox games, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, plus Ubisoft titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage (launch window) and Assassin's Creed Shadows (later release), may also arrive on the Switch 2.