Preorders for Switch 2 Start April 24, Prices Unchanged

Good news for those eagerly anticipating the next big release from Nintendo: we now have a set date for when preorders for the Switch 2 will kick off in the United States. This announcement comes after a couple of weeks dominated by discussions around tariffs.

Nintendo made it official with a press release, stating that you can mark your calendars for April 24th, which falls on a Thursday, to place your preorder for the Switch 2. As for the pricing, there are two main options. You can go for just the console itself priced at $449.99, or opt for the bundle that includes the digital edition of Mario Kart World, which will set you back $499.99. These prices are sticking to what was previously announced.

However, some of the accessory prices are not as steady. Thanks to the ever-changing circumstances, the cost of some accessories is going up. The Switch 2 Pro Controller, for example, will now be priced at $84.99, which is a $5 increase. For those looking to snag a pair of Switch 2 Joy-Cons, the new price is $94.99, again seeing a $5 bump. If you’re considering a second dock set, expect to pay $119.99, marking a $10 increase. Additional straps for your Joy-Cons have edged up by a dollar, now priced at $13.99. Plenty of other accessories are seeing similar adjustments, each increasing by $5. In the article, you’ll find a complete list of these hardware price updates along with the confirmed pricing details for both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.

As for our friends in Canada, while the exact details aren’t nailed down yet due to a national holiday, preorders are anticipated to begin on the same day as in the U.S. Nintendo of Canada has verified the April 24th date for preorders, along with Canadian pricing, even if the retailers haven’t quite caught up with the latest info.