Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24 at $449

Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The pricing for the console remains set at $449.99, with a launch date scheduled for June 5, 2025. Accompanying accessories will experience pricing adjustments due to recent market fluctuations. Notably, the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will retail for $499.99. Nintendo confirmed that prices for popular titles such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza will not change at the time of launch, still priced at $79.99 and $69.99 respectively. This announcement follows a slight delay in pre-order openings initially planned for April 9, allowing Nintendo to better assess potential tariff impacts and market conditions.

You can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 starting on April 24, 2025.

The Nintendo Switch 2 marks a significant evolution in Nintendo's gaming console design, focusing on enhanced accessibility and improved performance. Gamers can look forward to a more robust gaming experience, leveraging advancements in technology compared to its predecessor, the original Nintendo Switch, which was released in March 2017 and revolutionized hybrid gaming. The new console is expected to attract a wide audience with its innovative features and an impressive launch game lineup.