Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Announced: April 24, 2025
Nintendo fans, the wait is over. Nintendo has finally announced when to pre-order the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States: April 24, 2025. The countdown starts to get your next-generation console.
Good News: Console Prices Are Not Increasing
Exhale that massive sigh of relief. Nintendo has released news that the Switch 2 console itself is still going to be exactly as indicated.
Nintendo Switch 2 (Stand-alone Console): $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle: $499.99
Prices for both digital and physical versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) are finalized as well. With regards to console and games, everything is sweet and as the plan goes.
Accessories Will Cost a Bit More
Here's the less-than-cheery part of the announcement. Official Nintendo-made Switch 2 accessories are getting more expensive. They're attributing it to "changes in market conditions."
| Accessory | Old Price | New Price | Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | $79.99 | $84.99 | $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | $49.99 | $54.99 | $5 |
| Joy-Con 2 Controller Pair | $89.99 | $94.99 | $5 |
| Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip | $34.99 | $39.99 | $5 |
| Joy-Con 2 Strap | $12.99 | $13.99 | $1 |
| Joy-Con 2 Wheel Pair | $19.99 | $24.99 | $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set | $109.99 | $119.99 | $10 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector | $34.99 | $39.99 | $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case | $79.99 | $84.99 | $5 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter | $29.99 | $34.99 | $5 |
These price increases add up if you grab some extras right away. Consider this when planning your new Switch 2 setup.
Pre-Order Delay and Tariffs
Pre-orders were originally planned earlier in April, but were delayed due to tariffs. Potential tariffs on products from certain countries threw a spanner in Nintendo's initial pre-order plans. They needed to reassess the situation.
Luckily, they've weathered those stormy waters, and pre-orders are back on track for April 24th.
Launch Date Still June 5th
The release day for the Nintendo Switch 2 still remains firmly attached to June 5, 2025. Pre-order on April 24th to get your hands on the new system early this summer.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are just around the corner, console prices are still the same, but accessories will be slightly more expensive.
