Nintendo has exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the next generation of gaming: pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will kick off in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will maintain its original price of $449.99 and is set to launch on June 5, 2025. This announcement was made on Nintendo's official website, where they also addressed potential changes in accessory pricing due to fluctuating market conditions. They noted, "adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions."
Alongside the base console price, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will stay at $499.99. The pricing for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99 will remain unchanged at launch. Here’s a detailed list of the pricing for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18:
- Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
- Mario Kart World - $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
- Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
- Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2 - $59.99
Originally, pre-orders were slated to begin on April 9, but Nintendo decided to delay them to better assess the impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. For those keen to learn more about the Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, details from the big Switch 2 direct, and how the Switch 2 is poised to make significant strides in Nintendo's accessibility design.
