Preorders for Switch 2 Available in North America Starting April 24th

Just after announcing when the Switch 2 would hit the shelves, Nintendo had to hit pause on preorders in the U.S. and Canada, thanks to some tariff drama stirred up by Donald Trump. Eventually, those tariffs got delayed until after the Switch 2’s launch, and now Nintendo has spilled the beans on when folks in North America can jump into the preorder frenzy, hopefully staying one step ahead of the scalpers.

Mark your calendars, because retail preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are starting on April 24, 2025. And here’s a bit of relief—there’s no change in the price tag for the console. It’ll be $449.99 if you’re just grabbing the Switch 2, and $499.99 if you’re eyeing the Switch 2 bundled with Mario Kart World.

When it comes to games, there’s a similar story. Price points for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World, at $79.99, and Donkey Kong Bananza, at $69.99, will hold steady at launch.

However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Nintendo has announced that accessory prices for the Switch 2 will undergo adjustments from the initially announced figures from April 2, due to shifting market conditions. The fine print includes the possibility of further price changes across Nintendo products depending on what the market decides to do. For up-to-date product and pricing details, head over to www.nintendo.com.

While price tweaks might always be on the cards, the current situation in the U.S. makes it a touch more probable right now.

All in all, it’s great to finally have the details on when everyone can throw their hat—and wallet—in the ring for the Nintendo Switch 2. Don’t forget to head over to Nintendo.com to register for a preorder, if eligible. It’ll give you a fighting chance against those pesky scalpers when next Thursday rolls around.