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Earlier today, Nintendo revealed that pre-orders for the highly-anticipated Switch 2 will commence in the United States on April 24. They’ve decided to keep the pricing unchanged, with the standalone system priced at $449.99, and a special bundle featuring Mario Kart World at $499.99.
Initially, the US pre-order launch faced delays after the console’s first announcement. Nintendo needed some time to evaluate how potential tariffs and shifting market conditions might affect their plans.
However, prepare for a slight bump in accessory prices. The updated Joy-Con 2 controllers will now set you back $94.99, slightly up from their initial $89.99. Similarly, the Pro Controller’s price is moving from $79.99 to $84.99, and the Switch 2’s camera, dock set, wheel set, and charging grips are all seeing similar increases.
Nintendo has mentioned that further price adjustments for their products may be on the horizon, a possibility tied to fluctuating market dynamics.
June 5 remains the official launch date for the system. Originally, pre-orders were supposed to kick off on April 9 but were postponed. The initial announcement clashed with President Donald Trump’s introduction of sweeping tariffs, which coincidentally included a 90-day pause on many tariffs, although Chinese goods did see an increase.
When it comes to Nintendo’s games, such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Banaza (which comes out on July 17), there’s good news. Their prices are staying the same at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
The Switch 2 itself offers several upgrades over the original model, boasting a larger screen with HDR support, a second USB Type-C port, and enhanced graphics capability thanks to Nvidia’s latest chip.
At $449.99, the price is noticeably steeper compared to the original Nintendo Switch, which launched at $299.99. This has led to some fans expressing their desire for a price reduction through Nintendo’s social media channels.
In their announcement, Nintendo included an apology for the delay, stating, “We hope this helps ease some of the uncertainty our customers might be feeling.”
