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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Open April 24 as Launch Nears

Nintendo confirms U.S. preorders begin this Thursday, maintaining console prices despite tariffs while raising accessory costs.

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

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch in the U.S. on June 5, priced at $449.99 for the standard version and $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle.
  • U.S. preorders, delayed earlier this month, will now open on April 24 at major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and GameStop, with varying start times and delivery options.
  • Nintendo has increased accessory prices by $5 to $10, citing new U.S. tariffs and global economic pressures, while holding the console's price steady.
  • A direct preorder system for loyal Nintendo Switch Online members begins May 8, requiring at least 12 months of membership and 50 hours of gameplay.
  • Nintendo has diversified production to Vietnam and Cambodia to mitigate tariff impacts, as analysts project strong U.S. sales of 4.6 million units in 2025.