The much-anticipated pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 were originally scheduled to launch globally on April 9. However, due to economic uncertainties triggered by Trump's tariffs, Nintendo announced a delay for pre-orders in the U.S. and subsequently in Canada. Meanwhile, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, such as the UK.
According to an FAQ on Nintendo’s website, the initial batch of pre-order invitations for the My Nintendo Store will begin on May 8, 2025. There is currently no information available regarding retail pre-orders.
Nintendo has stated that additional batches of invitation emails will be dispatched "periodically" until the My Nintendo Store opens pre-orders to the general public.
The initial invitations will be sent out on a first-come, first-served basis to "eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria," as explained by Nintendo. Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours from the time the email is sent to finalize their purchase.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Invitation Priority Requirements:
- You must have purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- You must have maintained any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
- You must have opted in to share gameplay data and accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.
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Nintendo has not yet confirmed whether it will maintain the previously announced pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if there will be price increases. Some analysts are concerned that the ongoing tariff war might force Nintendo to raise the price of the base Switch 2 above $449.99, though no official statement has been made.
It's noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a bundle that includes Mario Kart World with the Nintendo Switch 2 for $499.99, which effectively reduces the game's cost by $30. However, this bundle is available only for a limited time.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:
- Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
- Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
- Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99
IGN has covered various reactions to Nintendo's decision to set the price at $80 for the Switch 2 generation, including insights from analysts who explain the reasoning behind this move.
Elsewhere, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the Wii's pack-in game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.
