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

Nintendo has exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the next generation of gaming: pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will officially kick off in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will retain its original price of $449.99 and is set to launch on June 5, 2025. This announcement was made through Nintendo's official website, where they also disclosed that the pricing for Switch 2 accessories might see adjustments due to changing market conditions. Nintendo cautioned that future price changes for any of their products could occur based on these market dynamics.

In addition to the base console pricing, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain at $499.99. The pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99 will also stay the same upon launch. Below is a comprehensive 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, Nintendo had planned to start pre-orders on April 9, but they postponed this to thoroughly evaluate the impact of tariffs and the evolving market conditions.

For more in-depth coverage on the Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, a detailed look at everything announced during the big Switch 2 direct, and insights on how the Switch 2 aims to advance Nintendo's accessibility design.