Preorders for Switch 2 Begin in North America on April 24th

Get ready, because Nintendo’s next big thing is almost here! Right after dropping the much-anticipated release date for the Switch 2, Nintendo had to put the brakes on preorders in the U.S. and Canada, all thanks to some tariff drama stirred up by Donald Trump. However, after some back and forth, those tariffs got pushed back beyond the Switch 2 launch, and now Nintendo has exciting news: North American fans can finally jump in on the preorder action soon.

Mark your calendars for April 24, 2025! That’s the day you can secure the Nintendo Switch 2 and potentially beat those relentless scalpers. The best part? The pricing hasn’t budged a bit. You’ll be looking at $449.99 for just the console, and for those wanting a little extra fun, there’s a bundle with Mario Kart World priced at $499.99.

Meanwhile, the costs for games like Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) are holding steady as well. However, not everything is sticking to the original plan. Nintendo has announced there will be changes to the accessory prices that were initially set earlier this month, attributing it to shifts in the market landscape.

And it doesn’t stop there – we could see more price adjustments in the future, as market conditions continue to evolve. For the latest updates on products and pricing, you can always check out Nintendo’s official website.

All things considered, it’s fantastic to finally have a concrete date for securing the new console. Make sure to head over to Nintendo.com to register for a preorder if you meet the criteria. That way, you’ll have a fighting chance against scalpers when things kick off next Thursday. Happy gaming!