Switch 2 Pre-Order Invites: U.S., Canada Dates and Priority Details

Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were initially scheduled to commence globally on April 9. However, due to economic disruptions stemming from Trump's tariffs, Nintendo had to postpone the pre-order start date in the United States and Canada. Despite these delays, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, such as the UK.

According to an FAQ on Nintendo’s official website, the first round of pre-order invitations for the My Nintendo Store will be dispatched starting May 8, 2025. As of now, there is no information available regarding pre-orders at retail locations.

Nintendo plans to send additional batches of invitation emails on a "periodic" basis until pre-orders are opened to the general public on the My Nintendo Store.

The initial invitations will be sent out on a first-come, first-served basis to "eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria," as stated by Nintendo. Those receiving an invitation will have a 72-hour window from the time the email is sent to finalize their purchase.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invitation priority requirements:

• You must have been the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership
• You must have had any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for a minimum of 12 months
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have at least 50 hours total gameplay hours

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Boxes

7 ImagesThere has been no confirmation yet on whether Nintendo will maintain its previously announced pricing for the Switch 2, its games (some priced at $79.99), and accessories, or if there will be an increase. Concerns have been raised by analysts that the ongoing tariff war might force Nintendo to raise the base price of the Switch 2 above $449.99, although no official statement has been made.

It's noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a bundle deal that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the game's price by $30. However, this offer is available for a limited time only.

Nintendo Switch 2 pricing in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has covered a range of reactions to Nintendo's decision to set the price at $80 for the Switch 2 generation, including insights from analysts explaining the rationale behind this move.

Elsewhere, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the Wii's pack-in game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.

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