Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24, But There’s A Catch

Highlights

• Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders to start from April 24 with the launch set for June 5.
• Retailer Best Buy will host midnight launch events.
• The Switch 2 console price remains $449.99 (approx INR 42,687).
• Accessory prices have increased slightly due to new tariffs.

Caption – Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders date confirmed. (Image credit – Nintendo)

Nintendo has officially confirmed that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will go live on Thursday, April 24. While this is exciting news, it also comes with a catch that might not completely seem like a reason to rejoice.

Pre-orders were originally supposed to begin on April 9, but Nintendo pushed the date back. The reason was that the company wanted to evaluate the impact of new “reciprocal” tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this month.

Are Switch 2 Prices Staying the Same?

The good news is the price of the Switch 2 console hasn’t changed and it’ll still cost $449.99 (approx INR 42,687), just like Nintendo announced earlier.

Game prices are also holding steady –

• The “Mario Kart World” bundle will be $499.99 (approx INR 42,687)
• The digital version of “Mario Kart World” stays at $79.99 (approx INR 6,829)
• “Donkey Kong Bananza” will be $69.99 (approx INR 5,975)

These are the same prices Nintendo shared on April 2, so no surprises there.

However, there is a not-so-good part to this update. It is being reported that the Switch 2 accessories are going up in price. It will be as follows –

• The dock set will cost $10 more
• The controller strap is $1 more
• Most other add-ons will cost $5 more

Nintendo confirmed these increases are due to the tariffs, and they could impact future product pricing too. “Future price changes are possible for ‘any Nintendo product’,” the company said.

Why The Delay?

It appears Nintendo needed more time to figure out how the new tariffs would affect them financially. The original Switch consoles were made in China and Vietnam, and both countries are now facing tariffs of 145% and 10%, respectively.

“We apologise for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our consumers may be experiencing,” said Nintendo.

“We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025,” it added.

Pre-Order Date Confirmed

Meanwhile, Retailer Best Buy has confirmed it will also begin pre-orders on April 24.

Many Best Buy stores will hold midnight openings on launch day June 5, so fans can grab their console the moment it drops. This is the first time in six years Best Buy is doing a midnight launch, which shows just how big the hype is.

Check out Nintendo Switch 2 First-look trailer below –

FAQs

Q1. When will Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders and launch take place?

Answer. Pre-orders begin on April 24, 2025, and the console officially launches on June 5, 2025. Best Buy stores will host midnight launch events.

Q2. Has the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 or its games changed?

Answer. The console price remains $449.99 (approx INR 42,687), and game prices like the “Mario Kart World” bundle at $499.99, stay the same. However, accessory prices have increased slightly due to tariffs.

Q3. Why was the pre-order date delayed?

Answer. Pre-orders were delayed from April 9 to assess the impact of new U.S. tariffs (145% for China, 10% for Vietnam) on manufacturing costs.

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