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

Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will maintain its original launch price of $449.99 and is set to hit the market on June 5, 2025. This news was shared directly on Nintendo's official website, which also provided insights into the pricing strategy for accompanying accessories and games.

While the base console's price remains unchanged, Nintendo has indicated that Switch 2 accessories may see price adjustments due to evolving market conditions. These changes were first announced on April 2, but the company has stressed that future adjustments to any Nintendo product's price could also occur based on market dynamics.

For those looking to dive into gaming right away, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will be available at $499.99. Both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World will retail for $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza will be priced at $69.99 at launch. These prices are set to remain consistent with the initial announcements.

Nintendo also provided a comprehensive list of prices for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18:

• 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, pre-orders were slated to begin on April 9, but Nintendo delayed this to April 24 to better assess the impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions on pricing and availability.

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