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

Nintendo has exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the next generation of gaming: pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will officially open in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The much-anticipated console will launch on June 5, 2025, at the originally announced price of $449.99. This announcement was made on Nintendo's official website, where they also shared that due to market changes, there will be price adjustments for Switch 2 accessories from those announced earlier on April 2. Nintendo also cautioned that future price adjustments could affect any of their products, depending on ongoing market conditions.

Alongside confirming the base console price, Nintendo assured fans that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will stay priced at $499.99. Additionally, the prices for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99 will remain unchanged at launch.

Here is a comprehensive list of pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its 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 they delayed this to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.

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