Get ready, folks, because the excitement is building! Right after the big reveal of the Switch 2 launch date, Nintendo hit a bit of a snag. Due to some tariff issues stirred up by Donald Trump, they had to pause preorders in the U.S. and Canada. Fortunately, the tariff hike was delayed, and now Nintendo has good news for North American fans eager to snag the latest console before scalpers swoop in.
Mark your calendars: preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kick off on April 24, 2025. Even better, there’s no change in pricing. You’ll shell out $449.99 for just the Switch 2 console, or $499.99 if you want the bundle with Mario Kart World.
When it comes to the games, the costs are staying the same as well. You’ll pay $79.99 for Mario Kart World and $69.99 for Donkey Kong Bananza, whether you opt for physical or digital copies.
However, not everything can be sunshine and rainbows. Nintendo has announced that prices for the Switch 2 accessories will be tweaked from the figures they initially announced on April 2nd. These changes are due to shifting market conditions, and let’s be honest: future price adjustments for Nintendo products might be more common given the current economic situation in the U.S. If you’re looking for the latest on products and prices, head over to www.nintendo.com.
Even with these bumps in the road, having a release and preorder date finally set is a relief for all of us eager to jump back into the Nintendo world. Make sure you sign up to preorder at Nintendo.com—just in case the scalpers decide to make a game of their own next Thursday!
