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

Exciting news for Nintendo fans—pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will officially begin in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The company has confirmed that the console will maintain its original price of $449.99 and will launch globally on June 5, 2025, as previously announced.

In a recent update shared via its official website, Nintendo also noted that while the base price of the Switch 2 remains unchanged, certain accessories will see "price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions." Additionally, the company stated that further pricing modifications for any Nintendo products could occur in the future depending on economic factors.

The good news continues with the confirmation that the popular Switch 2 + *Mario Kart World* bundle will remain priced at $499.99. Both physical and digital versions of *Mario Kart World* will retail for $79.99, while *Donkey Kong Bananza* will be available at $69.99 upon launch—no price changes there.

Nintendo also released an updated list of prices for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18, 2025:

• 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 scheduled for a April 9 pre-order launch, Nintendo made the strategic decision to delay pre-orders until April 24 to "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions." This pause allowed the company to reevaluate its accessory pricing strategy without affecting the core console's MSRP.

For deeper insights into the Nintendo Switch 2, check out our hands-on impressions, a full recap of the Switch 2 Direct presentation, and an in-depth look at how the new system is raising the bar for accessibility in gaming.