Today, Nintendo announced that pre-orders for the much-anticipated Switch 2 will open in the United States on April 24. Fans will find that the prices remain unchanged—beginning at $449.99 for the system itself, while a bundle that includes Mario Kart World comes in at $499.99.
Originally, U.S. pre-orders were slated to begin earlier but were postponed. Nintendo wanted to evaluate the effects of tariffs and the changing market conditions that could impact their strategy.
However, some accessories for the Switch 2 are seeing a price bump. The Joy-Con 2 pair’s price has been adjusted from $89.99 to $94.99, and the Pro Controller now costs $84.99, up from $79.99. Other items like the Switch 2 camera, dock set, wheel set, and charging grips are also experiencing price increases.
According to Nintendo’s statement, prices could change for other products too, depending on how the market evolves.
The new console will still hit the shelves on June 5.
The initial pre-order date was scheduled for April 9 but got pushed back. This happened because Nintendo’s initial announcement coincided with President Donald Trump’s introduction of comprehensive tariff policies. On April 9, Trump announced a 90-day halt on many tariffs, though tariffs on Chinese goods saw an increase.
Fortunately, Nintendo’s game titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, which releases on July 17, won’t be subjected to any price hikes. They’ll continue to be available at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
The Switch 2 has some notable enhancements over its predecessor, including a larger HDR-supportive display, an additional USB Type-C port, and a more robust Nvidia graphics chip.
At $449.99, the Switch 2 is significantly pricier than the original Nintendo Switch’s launch price of $299.99, prompting some fans to flood Nintendo’s comment sections urging them to lower the costs.
Nintendo wrapped up their announcement with an apology for the delay, saying, “We hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing.”
