Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open Up in the US Next Week

Nintendo put the skids on pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 a couple of weeks ago in reaction to the ongoing tariffs situation in the United States. The reservations were initially meant to begin on April 9, but following the delay, fans were left without a clear idea of when the new start date would be. Now, they have an answer: April 24, 2025.

There remained, however, the concern that the tariffs could result in an increased price for the console. Nintendo directly addressed this topic in the new pre-order announcement—here’s what the company said:

Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. 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.

That’s the good news. The bad news is that accessories will be seeing a roughly $5 increase per item to compensate for the tariffs. This is likely Nintendo’s way of making the situation more palatable for consumers, given the controversy that Switch 2’s MSRP has already caused by clocking in at a minimum of $449.99. Any boost to the cost of Switch 2 would likely be a deal-breaker for many consumers. Here are the updated costs of accessories: