Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The launch date is set for June 5, with the console maintaining its original price of $449.99. This news was shared directly on Nintendo's website, where they also mentioned that the pricing for Switch 2 accessories might see adjustments due to shifts in market conditions. Nintendo has hinted that future price changes for any of their products could occur, depending on how the market evolves.
Alongside the standard console pricing, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain at $499.99. The prices for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99 will also stay unchanged at launch. Here is a detailed list of the current pricing for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18:
- 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 for the Switch 2 on April 9, but they decided to delay this due to the need to evaluate the potential impact of tariffs and changing market conditions.
For those eager to learn more about the Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, everything announced during the big Switch 2 direct, and how the Switch 2 aims to advance Nintendo's commitment to accessibility design.
