Switch 2 Pre-Order Dates and Priority Set for U.S., Canada

Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were originally scheduled to launch globally on April 9. However, economic turbulence caused by tariffs imposed by former President Trump led Nintendo to delay pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada, while pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.

Nintendo has outlined the pre-order process for the My Nintendo Store on its FAQ page. The initial invitations for pre-ordering will be sent out starting May 8, 2025. Subsequent batches of invitation emails will be dispatched periodically until the purchasing window is open to all customers. These invitations will be sent on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible registrants who meet certain priority criteria. Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours to complete their purchase.

To qualify for priority access to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, customers must meet the following requirements:

• They must have personally purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• They must have maintained a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
• They must have opted in to share gameplay data and accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.

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There has been no official word from Nintendo regarding potential price adjustments for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, or accessories due to the ongoing tariff situation. Some analysts have speculated that the base price of the Switch 2 might exceed $449.99, but Nintendo has not confirmed any changes.

Nintendo is currently offering a special bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the game's price by $30. This bundle is available as a limited-time offer.

Here are the current pricing details for the Nintendo Switch 2 and related products in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World: $499.99
• Mario Kart World: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has provided extensive coverage on the pricing strategy for the Switch 2, including insights from analysts on the reasons behind the price increase to $80 for some games. Additionally, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing comparisons to the Wii's pack-in game, Wii Sports.