Prepare for Takeoff: Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Open

The Nintendo Switch 2: A Preorder Guide and What to Expect

Let's address the elephant in the room: No, the Switch 2 isn't available for preorder yet. Preorders are unlikely to open until after the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2nd. However, we've compiled key information to help you prepare for this highly anticipated console launch.

While preorders aren't live, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive updates when preorders open. GameStop also has an official listing, but it will likely remain unavailable until April.

Here are some additional tips:

Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky, X). We'll provide preorder updates for the console, games, and accessories.
Monitor major retailers: Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
Amazon is a wildcard. Their 2024 Nintendo product availability has been inconsistent. Other retailers might be a safer bet.

Poll: What do you think of the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal?

Mario Kart 9 Preorders

Mario Kart 9 is confirmed for the Switch 2 and was teased in the announcement trailer. Preorders are expected to launch alongside the console preorders. A Mario Kart 9 bundle is also a strong possibility.

Switch 2 Pricing

Nintendo hasn't confirmed pricing, but speculation ranges from $399 to $499. Analysts suggest $400 is the optimal price point. Consider the current Switch prices:

Nintendo Switch: $299
Nintendo Switch OLED: $349
Nintendo Switch Lite: $199

A $400 price for the Switch 2, given its anticipated improvements, seems plausible.

Switch 2 Release Date

A 2025 release is planned, but specifics are scarce. The April 2nd Nintendo Direct should offer more details. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a launch in the second half of 2025.

Stay tuned for updates on preorders, pricing, and game announcements.

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

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Upcoming Switch 2 Games

Several games are likely candidates for the Switch 2: Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. The key question is whether these will offer significantly enhanced visuals and gameplay compared to the original Switch.

Reports suggest several Xbox games, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, are in development for the Switch 2. Similarly, Ubisoft titles, such as Assassin's Creed Mirage (launch window) and Assassin's Creed Shadows (later release), are also rumored.