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

Author : Evelyn May 25,2025

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 launch price of the console will remain at $449.99, with the launch date set for June 5, 2025. This exciting news was shared directly on Nintendo's official website, alongside information about upcoming changes to accessory prices.

Nintendo has also indicated that due to shifts in market conditions, prices for Switch 2 accessories will be adjusted from the previously announced figures on April 2. Additionally, the company has cautioned that future price adjustments for any Nintendo product could occur depending on market conditions.

Despite these adjustments, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will hold steady at $499.99. The pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99 will also remain unchanged at launch.

To provide clarity on the costs, Nintendo released 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, Nintendo had planned to start pre-orders on April 9, but the company chose to delay this to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.

For those eager to learn more about the Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, everything announced during the big Switch 2 direct, and insights on how the Switch 2 aims to enhance Nintendo's accessibility design.

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