It seems we’re on the cusp of a new era in gaming with the anticipated release of the Nintendo Switch 2. According to Best Buy Canada, pre-orders are slated to kick off on April 2, 2025. This news has sent waves of excitement through the gaming community, as it’s been a long wait of eight years since the original Switch hit the market. The buzz around Nintendo’s next big console has only grown with a whirlwind of leaks and rumors fueling the anticipation. With this potential pre-order date, fans might not have to hold their breath much longer.
Nintendo has taken the veil off the new console and announced a special Switch 2 Direct event on April 2. This eagerly awaited event is expected to shed more light on the system and might finally reveal the official release day and pricing details. While these specifics are under wraps for now, April 2nd might just be the golden opportunity for fans to secure their consoles in advance.
In an interesting turn of events, Best Buy Canada broke the news that they would start taking pre-orders on April 2. However, they didn’t spill the beans on the pricing or exact release date. The rapid onset of pre-orders looks like a promising sign that the wait for the Switch 2 might not stretch out too long. There’s chatter that the launch could coincide with other significant releases like “Doom: The Dark Ages” and the “Lego Mario Kart” set on May 15. However, some pundits speculate a June release might be more feasible, following the pre-order announcements.
We’re still waiting to hear if other retailers will align with this April 2 pre-order timeline. Notably, there’s radio silence on this front from Best Buy in the U.S., GameStop, and Nintendo’s official website. Should the April 2 event divulge the console’s cost and release timing, a wave of synchronized pre-orders across all stores might follow. Right now, whispers in the gaming community suggest the Switch 2 could be priced between $399 and $450, so those eager to snag one might want to earmark their funds accordingly. Still, it’s worth remembering that much of this intel is yet to be confirmed.
Regardless of the exact timing, all signs point toward the Switch 2 being a monumental release. An analyst in the know forecasts Nintendo having 6 to 8 million units ready for launch day, potentially marking it as the largest console debut in history. Given the original Switch’s tendency to fly off shelves back in its 2017 debut, it’s hardly surprising that Nintendo aims to prepare in a big way this time. Until the April 2 Direct delivers concrete details, fans should savor these speculations with a pinch of skepticism.
