Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24 in U.S., Priced at $449

Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated 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, as initially planned. This exciting news was shared on Nintendo's official website, where they also disclosed that there will be price adjustments for Switch 2 accessories due to shifting market conditions. They cautioned that further price changes for any Nintendo products could occur in the future based on market dynamics.

In addition to the base console price staying steady, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain priced 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 also stay unchanged at launch.

Nintendo has provided a detailed list of pricing for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18, which you can explore below:

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, Nintendo had planned to open pre-orders for the Switch 2 on April 9, but they decided to delay this to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.

For more insights on the Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, details from the big Switch 2 direct, and how this new console aims to advance Nintendo's commitment to accessibility design.