North American Preorders for Switch 2 Begin April 24th

As soon as Nintendo announced when the Switch 2 would hit the market, they faced an unexpected hiccup in the form of a delay on preorders for the U.S. and Canada. The culprit? Tariff tensions stirred up by Donald Trump. Fortunately, those tariffs were postponed past the Switch 2’s launch, and Nintendo has now provided eager North American fans with a date to mark on their calendars to snag their console before scalpers do.

Set your reminders, folks! Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are rolling out on April 24, 2025. The price tag remains steady: $449.99 for just the Switch 2, or $499.99 if you want to grab the Switch 2 along with the Mario Kart World bundle.

Fans of Mario and Donkey Kong can also breathe a sigh of relief, as the launch prices for both physical and digital copies of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) aren’t budging either.

However, not everything is going to be smooth sailing. Nintendo plans to adjust the prices for Switch 2 accessories, citing changes in market conditions since their initial announcement on April 2nd. And, there’s more…

Keep an eye on any potential changes in the pricing of Nintendo products down the line, as shifting market conditions could prompt further adjustments. For the latest info on products and pricing, head over to www.nintendo.com.

While it’s always wise to brace for such possibilities, given the current climate in the U.S., price changes seem more likely now than before.

Still, it’s a relief to finally have a concrete date to dive into the fray for a Nintendo Switch 2. Don’t forget to register for your preorder on Nintendo.com (if you qualify), so you’re armed and ready when the time comes next Thursday, just in case the scalpers try to jump ahead.