Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were originally scheduled to launch globally on April 9. However, economic turbulence stemming from Trump's tariffs led Nintendo to delay pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.
According to a FAQ on Nintendo's website, the first batch of pre-order invitations for the My Nintendo Store will be sent out starting May 8, 2025. There is currently no information available on pre-orders through retail outlets.
Nintendo has stated that additional batches of invitation emails will be dispatched "periodically" until pre-orders are open to all on the My Nintendo Store. The initial invitations will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to "eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria." Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours from the time the email is sent to finalize their purchase.
To qualify for a priority invitation for the Nintendo Switch 2, you must have:
- Purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership
- Maintained a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months
- Opted in to share gameplay data and logged at least 50 hours of total gameplay
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There has been no confirmation from Nintendo regarding the pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, or accessories. Some games are already listed at $79.99, and there are concerns among analysts that the ongoing tariff war might push Nintendo to raise the price of the base Switch 2 above $449.99. However, Nintendo has yet to make any official announcements about potential price changes.
It's noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a limited-time bundle that includes Mario Kart World with the Nintendo Switch 2 for $499.99, effectively reducing the cost of the game by $30.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:
- Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
- Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
- Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99
IGN has covered the reactions to Nintendo's decision to price Switch 2 games at $80, including insights from analysts on the factors driving this change.
Additionally, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, by drawing comparisons to the Wii pack-in game Wii Sports in his social media posts.
