Switch 2 Pre-Order Dates and Priority Set for U.S., Canada

Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were originally scheduled to launch globally on April 9. However, economic disruptions stemming from Trump's tariffs led Nintendo to postpone pre-orders in the U.S., followed by Canada. Despite these delays, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.

According to the FAQ on Nintendo's official website, the first wave of invitation emails for pre-orders via the My Nintendo Store is slated to begin on May 8, 2025. Information regarding retail pre-orders remains unavailable at this time.

Nintendo has confirmed that additional batches of invitation emails will be dispatched periodically until pre-orders on the My Nintendo Store are opened to the public. The initial invitations will be sent on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible registrants who meet specific priority criteria. Those invited will have a 72-hour window from the email dispatch to complete their purchase.

To qualify for priority pre-order invitations for the Nintendo Switch 2, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have maintained any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.

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There has been no confirmation from Nintendo regarding whether they will adhere to their previously announced pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if they will adjust them. Analysts have raised concerns about potential price increases for the base model beyond $449.99 due to ongoing tariff issues, though Nintendo has not yet made any official statements on this matter.

Notably, Nintendo is offering a limited-time bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the game's standalone price by $30.

Here is the current pricing structure for the Nintendo Switch 2 and related products in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has provided extensive coverage on the reactions to Nintendo's pricing strategy for the Switch 2, including insights from analysts explaining the rationale behind the $80 price point for games.

Elsewhere, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has commented on the pricing controversy surrounding the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the success of Wii Sports.