Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24, Pricing Announced

REDMOND, Wash. — Nintendo has officially announced that retail pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. The standalone console will be priced at $449.99 in the United States, while the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will retail for $499.99.

In addition, both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World will launch at a price of $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza will be available for $69.99. Both game prices remain constant as previously stated on April 2. However, pricing adjustments are expected for Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, a result of changing market conditions.

‘We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and we hope this announcement eases some of the uncertainty our consumers may be experiencing,’ said a Nintendo spokesperson. ‘We thank our customers for their patience and share in their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.’

In Canada, pre-orders will also begin on April 24, 2025. Pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 will be set at $629.99 for the standalone model and $699.99 for the bundle with Mario Kart World.

The company has emphasized that while the base prices for the Switch 2 and related games will not change, future adjustments for other Nintendo products may occur based on market fluctuations. For detailed pricing information, consumers can refer to Nintendo’s official website.

As excitement builds for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, the community anticipates what new features and games will accompany this next-generation console.