Nintendo has revealed a new pre-order date for the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming the price remains the same, though some accessories will be more expensive.
Because of Trump’s inability to understand how tariffs work, fans waiting for the Nintendo Switch 2 have had to do some waiting. The company pulled back from its initial pre-sale date in the wake of the tariffs going into effect, which left many wondering if the announced pricing would be making a shift as well. The good news is the price of the console and initial games won’t be changing (a little less would have been nice, but definitely glad it’s not more).
Nintendo announced the decision today on their site while also giving a new April 24th date to kick off pre-orders here in the US:
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.
However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.
Here’s a breakdown of the pricing, with some of the changes made to the accessories:
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price – As of April 18, 2025
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
As this “trade war” continues, things could always change down the road. Let’s cross our fingers things don’t get too extreme. But for now, mark those calendars for next week and get ready to pre-order your new console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025.
