Switch 2 New Preorder Date (US + Canada)

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axumblade on 18 April 2025

Looks like we finally have a new preorder date for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US. It will now start on April 24th. Thankfully none of the prices have gone up for the console or launch titles as of right now. Unfortunately, accessories will cost more due to "market conditions" and the article also says other adjustments of pricing may increase in the future.

https://www.polygon.com/nintendo-switch-2/553234/pre-order-date-time-trump-tariffs

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Zippy6 on 18 April 2025

"Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch.

However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.

We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025."

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price - As of April 18, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
Mario Kart World - $79.99
Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99

Excellent that the console price is staying the same. I don't know what the USA accessory prices were beofre so don't know exactly what the changes are there. I assume the controllers have gone up in price?

Edit: These are the changes

Pro Controller: Was $79.99, Now $84.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair: Was $89.99, Now $94.99
Joy-Con 2 Charing Grip: Was $34.99, Now $39.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap: Was $12.99 now $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set: Was $19.99, Now $24.99
Switch 2 Camera: Was $49.99, Now $54.99
Switch 2 Dock Set: Was $109.99, Now $119.99
Switch 2 Carry Case + SP: Was $34, Now $39.99
Switch 2 All-In-One Carry Case: Was $79, now $84.99
Switch 2 AC Adapter: Was $29, now $34.99

Last edited by Zippy6 - on 18 April 2025

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haxxiy on 18 April 2025

Looks like a 10% average increase in the price of accessories, which makes sense.

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KLXVER on 18 April 2025

Zippy6 said:

"Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch.

However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.

We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025."

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price - As of April 18, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
Mario Kart World - $79.99
Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99

Excellent that the console price is staying the same. I don't know what the USA accessory prices were beofre so don't know exactly what the changes are there. I assume the controllers have gone up in price?

Looks like most accessories have gone up 5$. The dock has gone up 10$.

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Shaunodon on 18 April 2025

So the tariff fear-mongering was a nothing burger? I'm shocked.

When it sells like hotcakes during it's first year and complaints about pricing are lost, like tears, in rain.. I look forward to being shocked again.

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firebush03 on 18 April 2025

Zippy6 said:

"Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch.

However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.

We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025."

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price - As of April 18, 2025

Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
Mario Kart World - $79.99
Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99

Excellent that the console price is staying the same. I don't know what the USA accessory prices were beofre so don't know exactly what the changes are there. I assume the controllers have gone up in price?

Edit: These are the changes

Pro Controller: Was $79.99, Now $84.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair: Was $89.99, Now $94.99
Joy-Con 2 Charing Grip: Was $34.99, Now $39.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap: Was $12.99 now $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set: Was $19.99, Now $24.99
Switch 2 Camera: Was $49.99, Now $54.99
Switch 2 Dock Set: Was $109.99, Now $119.99
Switch 2 Carry Case + SP: Was $34, Now $39.99
Switch 2 All-In-One Carry Case: Was $79, now $84.99
Switch 2 AC Adapter: Was $29, now $34.99

nintendo took “RAISE THE PRICE” seriously lol.

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BasilZero on 18 April 2025

Nice, hoping to get a pre-order.

Sucks that the Pro controller price went up.

I'll use my Switch 1 Pro controllers in the mean time.

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TomaTito on 18 April 2025

The accessories must be coming from China.

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I just hope they don't increase the prices in the other regions to further subsidize the US market.

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Zippy6 on 18 April 2025

TomaTito said:

The accessories must be coming from China.

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I just hope they don't increase the prices in the other regions to further subsidizeÂ the US market.

Nintendo actually has the country of origin listed on their site for the accessories.

The Charging Grip, Carry Cases and AC Adapter are from China, the rest of the accessories are from Vietnam or Cambodia.

The accessories coming from China look like the ones that would have the highest profit margin normally, cheap to make, while the more expensive to make stuff like the Pro Controller, Joy-Cons, Dock come from Vietnam/Cambodia.

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Norion on 18 April 2025

The accessory pricing increase will hurt a bit but overall the US market for the Switch 2 is saved for now. Though considering the absolutely insane tariffs are only paused things could go to shit again in just a few months. With how chaotic the US government is with stuff like this there can't be any real certainty over the next few years with things like Switch 2 pricing in the US.

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