On your marks, get set, (let’s a-) go!
Almost immediately after unveiling the Switch 2’s release date, Nintendo postponed preorders of the new console in the U.S. and Canada because of Donald Trump’s tariff nonsense. Don would eventually postpone the tariffs until after the Switch 2’s release, and Nintendo has finally announced when North American buyers will get to begin their race against the scalpers.
Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 are set to open on April 24, 2025. The other good news is that the price for console remains unchanged: $449.99 for the Switch 2 on its own and $499.99 for Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle.
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.
But it’s not all good news. Prices for Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will be adjusted from their original April 2nd price announcements “…due to changes in market conditions.” Also…
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.
That may technically always be the case, yes, but current circumstances in the U.S. make it a much more likely possibility.
Regardless, it’s good to finally know when we’ll all get the chance to stake our claim on the Nintendo Switch 2. And be sure to register to preorder at Nintendo.com (if you qualify) so you’re covered if the scalpers win next Thursday.
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