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Nintendo Confirms U.S. Preorders for Switch 2 Begin April 24 Despite Tariff Challenges

The $449.99 console retains its launch price as accessory costs rise and production shifts to Vietnam and Cambodia ahead of the June 5 release.

An attendee plays with the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming device at a media event in Tokyo, Japan April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo
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Nintendo's new Switch 2 ad featuring Paul Rudd.
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Overview

  • Nintendo has reaffirmed the Switch 2's $449.99 base price and $499.99 bundle price, holding firm despite new U.S. trade tariffs.
  • Preorders in the U.S. will open April 24 at Walmart and Target at midnight ET, and at GameStop at 11 AM ET, with delivery promises before the June 5 launch.
  • To combat scalping, Nintendo will also run invite-only preorders starting May 8, requiring a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and 50 hours of gameplay.
  • Accessory prices, including the Joy-Con 2 controllers and Pro Controller, have increased by $5–$10 due to tariff-related cost pressures.
  • Nintendo is sourcing U.S. production from Vietnam and Cambodia to mitigate tariff impacts, though these countries also face potential trade challenges.