It’s official! After a delay, Nintendo has finally confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will go up for pre-order in the US on April 24th — that’s next Thursday! Check out the full statement from Nintendo below:
Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch.
However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.
We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025
According to Nintendo, the price of the console will remain unchanged, but accessory prices are being adjusted in response to current economic conditions. On average, most accessories have increased by about $5 each. For a full list of updated prices, check out the breakdown below:
| Accessory | Original Price | New Price | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 449.99 | 449.99 | Unchanged |
| Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle | 499.99 | 499.99 | Unchanged |
| Mario Kart World | 79.99 | 79.99 | Unchanged |
| Donkey Kong Bananza | 69.99 | 69.99 | Unchanged |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | 79.99 | 84.99 | Plus $5 |
| Joy-Con 2 Pair | 89.99 | 94.99 | Plus $5 |
| Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip | 34.99 | 39.99 | Plus $5 |
| Joy-Con 2 Strap | 12.99 | 13.99 | Plus $1 |
| Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set | 19.99 | 24.99 | Plus $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | 49.99 | 54.99 | Plus $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set | 109.99 | 119.99 | Plus $10 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector | 34.99 | 39.99 | Plus $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case | 79.99 | 84.99 | Plus $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter | 29.99 | 34.99 | Plus $5 |
| Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 | 59.99 | 59.99 | Unchanged |
Written by Jason Ganos
Nintendo super fan since birth, Jason is the creator of Amiibo News and editor-in-chief at Nintendo Wire. One of his life goals is to provide the latest Nintendo news to fellow gamers with his natural know-how.
