Just after announcing the release date for the Switch 2, Nintendo had to hit pause on preorders in the U.S. and Canada, thanks to the whole tariff drama stirred up by Donald Trump. Eventually, the tariffs got pushed back until after the Switch 2’s debut, and now Nintendo has finally revealed when folks in North America can jump into the preorder fray and hopefully stay ahead of those pesky scalpers.
Mark your calendars for April 24, 2025, when retail pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 officially kick off. The silver lining here is that the price tag remains as expected: $449.99 for the console itself and $499.99 if you opt for the bundle that includes Mario Kart World.
When it comes to the games, pricing for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) is holding steady at launch, which is always a relief.
However, it’s not all smooth sailing. Nintendo has announced that the prices for Switch 2 accessories will undergo changes from their initial prices revealed on April 2nd, attributing this to shifts in market dynamics.
Moreover, be prepared for potential shifts in pricing for any Nintendo products in the future, which could also fluctuate based on the market. For all the latest info on products and pricing, the go-to resource is definitely their website at www.nintendo.com.
Sure, prices changing isn’t exactly a shocker, but with the current U.S. economic scenario, it feels a tad more imminent.
Nonetheless, it’s a relief to finally have a date for securing our spot in the race for the Nintendo Switch 2. Don’t forget to register for preorders at Nintendo.com if you’re eligible, so you have a better chance against scalpers when orders open next Thursday.
