Nintendo has officially announced that preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will commence on April 9 in the United States and April 8 in the UK. The eagerly awaited console will be available starting June 5, 2025, and is priced at $449.99. Alongside the standard console, Nintendo is also offering a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99 in the US, which includes the system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, available from launch day on June 5. For those interested in purchasing Mario Kart World separately, the recommended retail price is $79.99.
To stay updated on Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorder listings, follow IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky. We will post links as soon as they go live. Additionally, you can register your interest with Nintendo to be notified about preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories on My Nintendo Store. Invitations to purchase will be sent via email on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritizing users with a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and at least 50 gameplay hours as of April 2, 2025. After priority users, remaining eligible registrants will be considered. Invitations are non-transferable and valid for 72 hours, with purchases limited to one system and one of each accessory per account. All major retailers are expected to open preorders on April 9, 2025.
"Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go, based on eight years of play and discovery that began with the original Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. "With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches."
Nintendo Switch 2 Includes:
- Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Straps
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
- USB-C Charging Cable
You can catch up on everything from today's Nintendo Direct and read our full guide on how to secure your preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 Prices:
- Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World: $499.99
- Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
- Joy-Con 2: $89.99
- Camera: $49.99
- Dock Set: $109.99
- Mario Kart World: $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
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