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

Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Switch 2 will kick off in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will maintain its original price of $449.99, with the launch date set for June 5, 2025. This exciting news was shared directly on Nintendo's website, where they also mentioned that prices for Switch 2 accessories might see adjustments due to changing market conditions. They further noted that future price changes for any Nintendo product could be on the horizon, depending on how the market evolves.

In addition to the base console pricing, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will stay at $499.99. Both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World will be priced at $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza will be available for $69.99 at launch. Here's a detailed breakdown of the pricing 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 the ever-changing market conditions.

For those eager to learn more about the 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 be a significant step forward in Nintendo's approach to accessibility design.