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Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the much-anticipated Switch 2 will kick off in the United States on April 24. Sticking with familiar pricing, the console itself will start at $449.99, while a bundled package featuring Mario Kart World will be available for $499.99.
Initially, these pre-orders faced delays due to concerns about “the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” as the company needed time to adjust their strategy.
Prospective buyers should note, however, that some accessory prices are seeing an uptick. The Joy-Con 2 controllers, once listed at $89.99, are now tagged at $94.99. Similarly, the Pro Controller has experienced a slight rise, moving from $79.99 to $84.99. Additional peripherals like the Switch 2 camera, docking set, wheel set, and charging grips are also going to be more expensive.
Nintendo has hinted at potential future adjustments, stating, “Other pricing changes for Nintendo products may occur depending on how market conditions evolve.”
Despite the pre-order hiccups, the Switch 2’s release remains set for June 5. Initially planned for April 9, pre-orders were pushed back as the console’s announcement coincided with President Donald Trump revealing a series of substantial tariffs. On that same day, Trump announced a 90-day suspension for many tariffs, excluding certain increased tariffs on Chinese imports.
Interestingly, game titles from Nintendo like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Banaza, the latter expected to drop on July 17, will not see a change in pricing. They remain listed at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
The Switch 2 itself boasts a range of enhancements over its predecessor, such as a larger screen with HDR capabilities, an additional USB Type-C port, and a boosted graphics processor courtesy of Nvidia.
With the new starting price set at $449.99, some fans reminisce about the original Switch’s more accessible $299.99 launch price, pleading with Nintendo to consider a price reduction.
Nintendo wrapped up its announcement by acknowledging the delay in pre-orders and expressing apologies, adding, “We hope this eases some of the doubt our customers might be facing.”
