Nintendo Confirms Pre-order Date And Prices For The Nintendo Switch 2
Launch date remains intact
Mike Lind
4/19/20251 min read
We now have official confirmation from Nintendo about when customers can pre-order the Switch 2. A considerable leap forward in technology and hardware specs from its predecessor, the Switch 2 certainly has some strong perks. The uncertainty was in the pricing; how much was this new hybrid console going to cost, and when it was going to be available for pre-order?
In the wake of the United States tariffs placed on imported goods, much was made about the price of the Switch 2, and Nintendo has verified both a pre-order date, as well the cost of hardware, software, and accessories. The base console will remain $449.99. The Nintendo Switch 2, with the Mario Kart World Bundle will cost $499.99, as of April 18th. Regarding the software, a point of contention among the community. Mario Kart World will sit at $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza is $69.99. With these being both first party Nintendo titles, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser's statement regarding select pricing (paywall for The Verge article) for games seems to be fact.
The retail listing for the current Nintendo Switch 2 goods, according to Nintendo.com are as listed:
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
The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will launch April 24th at most major retailers. The company ensures enough inventory will be available, time will tell if Nintendo can stay ahead of scalpers or demand. Or will the higher costs have an effect on early Switch 2 numbers? The original Switch caught the world by surprise, can that magic be replicated?
SOURCE: Nintendo.com, The Verge