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

Author : Hannah May 08,2025

Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The console will retain its original price of $449.99, with the launch scheduled for June 5, 2025. This exciting news was shared on Nintendo's official website, where the company also addressed potential price adjustments for Switch 2 accessories due to changing market conditions. They noted that future price changes for any Nintendo product could occur based on market dynamics.

In addition to the standard console pricing, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will be available at $499.99. Both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World will be priced at $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza will cost $69.99 at launch. These prices will remain unchanged from their initial announcements.

Here is a detailed 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 planned to open pre-orders for the Switch 2 on April 9, but this was delayed to April 24 to allow the company time to evaluate the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.

For those eager to learn more about the Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our hands-on impressions, details from the big Switch 2 direct, and insights into how the Switch 2 aims to advance Nintendo's accessibility design.