Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 earlier this month, and pre-orders were originally supposed to go live just a week after. However, those plans got derailed when President Trump announced the USA’s plans for global tariffs, and the pre-order date was pushed back. Nintendo has put out a statement to confirm the new Switch 2 pre-order date, along with some price adjustments.
First, the good news. The Switch 2 pre-order date has been set for April 24. Not only that, the price in the US will remain at $449.99 USD. Folks can also purchase the Mario Kart World bundle, which is priced at $499.99 USD. For the most part, it looks like the console itself and the games will remain unchanged in terms of pricing.
That being said, if you’re looking to purchase some accessories along with your console, those prices have gone up.
Price List for Switch 2, Games, and Accessories
Listed below are all of the announced first-party games and accessories, along with their prices:
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | $499.99 |
| Mario Kart World Bundle | $499.99 |
| Mario Kart World | $79.99 |
| Donkey Kong Bananza | $69.99 |
| 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 |
| Switch 2 Camera | $54.99 |
| Switch 2 Dock Set | $119.99 |
| Carrying Case and Screen Protector | $39.99 |
| All-in-One Carrying Case | $84.99 |
| AC Adapter | $34.99 |
| Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB | $59.99 |
Honestly, what hurts the most is the change in microSD card formats. The microSD cards used for the original Switch can no longer be used for the new console, which only takes Express cards. This means that you’ll have to shell out for a whole new card if you’re planning on getting all your games digitally. The good news is that the Switch 2’s built-in internal storage is a lot bigger than the original console’s.
In addition to that, Nintendo seems to have made it abundantly clear that most games will retail for $79.99. Game prices have gone up significantly in the past decade; unfortunately, that trend is unlikely to go away anytime soon.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released on June 5. Pre-orders go live on April 24.
