Nintendo confirms U.S. pre-orders for Switch 2 will commence on April 24, 2025, maintaining the original $449.99 pricing and June 5 launch date announced earlier.
The company noted on its official website that Switch 2 accessories will see "adjusted pricing from initial April 2 announcements due to current market conditions." Nintendo also cautioned that "future pricing adjustments may occur for any product based on market fluctuations."
The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle retains its $499.99 price point, while standalone game pricing remains unchanged for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99).
Nintendo released updated pricing information effective April 18:
- Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
- Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
- Mario Kart World - $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
- 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
- Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
- Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
- Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
- Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
- Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
- Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB (Switch 2 compatible) - $59.99
The company initially scheduled pre-orders to begin April 9 but postponed them to "evaluate potential tariff impacts and shifting market conditions."
For additional Switch 2 coverage, explore our hands-on experience, complete breakdown of the Switch 2 Direct announcements, and analysis of Nintendo's accessibility advancements in their next-generation console.
