Today, Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the United States are going live on April 24. The prices are holding steady with the console starting at $449.99, and a bundle that includes Mario Kart World comes in at $499.99.
Initially, pre-orders in the U.S. faced delays shortly after the console was first revealed. The hold-up was due to Nintendo reassessing the impact of tariffs and shifting market conditions.
There’s also some news on accessory prices for the Switch 2; they’re going up. The Joy-Con 2 controllers, once priced at $89.99, are jumping to $94.99. Meanwhile, the Pro Controller sees a rise from $79.99 to $84.99. Additional accessories, including the Switch 2 camera, dock set, wheel set, and charging grips, are similarly seeing price hikes.
Nintendo has noted, “Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions,” so it’s something to keep an eye on.
Despite these changes, the Switch 2 is still on track to launch on June 5.
Originally, pre-orders were supposed to kick off on April 9 but got postponed when Nintendo coincidentally made the system’s announcement on the same day President Donald Trump rolled out a new set of tariffs. On that date, Trump announced a 90-day pause on many tariffs, although some increases, particularly on goods from China, were exceptions.
It’s worth noting that game titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Banaza, which is coming out on July 17, won’t see their prices adjusted. They’re still priced at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
As for the Switch 2 itself, it boasts several enhancements over its predecessor. There’s a larger display now with HDR support, a second USB Type-C port, and a more robust graphics chip powered by Nvidia.
At a price point of $449.99, it’s considerably more than the original Nintendo Switch, which launched for $299.99. This has sparked some fans to voice their wish for a price reduction across Nintendo’s streams.
Nintendo wrapped up its announcement with an apology for the delay, expressing their hope that this move “reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing.”
