Get ready, folks, because the new Nintendo Switch 2 is almost in our hands! Right after Nintendo announced the release date for their highly anticipated console, things got held up in the U.S. and Canada due to some tariff issues caused by Donald Trump. Thankfully, he decided to delay those tariffs until after the console’s release. Now, Nintendo has spilled the beans on when fans in North America can start preordering before the scalpers get a chance.
Mark your calendars—preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kick off on April 24, 2025. The good news? The price is holding steady: it’s $449.99 for the Switch 2 alone and $499.99 if you want to grab it with the Mario Kart World bundle.
The games themselves, including Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99, will also stick to their original price tags at launch. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. We’ve got a bit of a price shake-up when it comes to accessories, attributed to “changes in market conditions.”
Make sure to keep an eye on www.nintendo.com for the latest details on products and pricing, as changes might pop up in the future depending on what’s happening in the market. The situation in the U.S. certainly makes that more likely than usual.
Still, it’s a relief to finally have a date for when we can try to snag the Nintendo Switch 2 for ourselves. Don’t forget to register to preorder at Nintendo.com if you’re eligible—better safe than sorry when it comes to beating those pesky scalpers next Thursday!
