Nintendo just officially announced the new pre-order date for Switch 2 in the U.S. – Let’s-a-go!

It's official!/Switch 2 pre-orders

Let’s-a-go! Nintendo has now officially announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will begin next week in the U.S. No more leaks, no rumors, no maybes, this is it…the real thing (again). And on top of that, pricing will remain exactly the same as was initially announced. 

Nintendo just officially announced the new pre-order date for Switch 2

Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy (12 a.m ET)

• Nintendo Switch 2 Console
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 at Target (12 a.m ET)

• Nintendo Switch 2 Console
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle   

Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart (12 a.m ET)

• Nintendo Switch 2 Console
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 at GameStop (11 a.m ET)

• Nintendo Switch 2 Console
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon (TBD)

Nintendo has sent out an official press release this morning to officially confirm that retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. 

It has also made a point to specifically state that 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. 

Okay, that’s good news. 

Perhaps not so great news, pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged from the initial announcement and Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience “price adjustments” from those announced on April 2 specifically “due to changes in market conditions.” 

Upcoming Switch 2 pre-order listings:

• Switch 2 pre-orders at Best Buy
• Switch 2 pre-orders at Target
• Switch 2 pre-orders at Walmart
• Switch 2 pre-orders at GameStop

Updating….

Here’s a list of the official pricing on the Switch 2 console, bundles, select games, and the “adjusted pricing” on the accessories from Nintendo:

• 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

• Nintendo Switch 2 $450
• Nintendo Switch 2 + MarioKart World Bundle $500
• Mario Kart World $80
• Donkey Kong Bananza $70
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera $49.99
• Left and Right Joy-Con 2 controllers $89.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller $79.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip $34.99
• 2-pack of Joy-Con 2 Wheels $19.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap $12.99 

Update: Walmart and Target listings are now ready and waiting for the April 9 pre-order launch:

• Switch console and game pre-order listings are now up at Walmart as well – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has a $79.99 list price.

Pre-orders made before 8 am local time on June 4, or while supplies last, will be eligible for  free delivery of their console by 9 am local time* on June 5!

• The Switch 2 game pre-order listings are now up at Target too.

Retail pre-order 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. Product and pricing information can be found at www.nintendo.com.

We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our consumers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.