Preorders for Switch 2 Available in North America Starting April 24th

Get ready, because it’s almost time to rev up your engines! Right after Nintendo revealed the launch date for the Switch 2, they hit the brakes on preorders in the U.S. and Canada. This delay was due to some tariff issues stirred up by Donald Trump. However, Trump eventually decided to push these tariffs back until after the Switch 2 hits the market, and now Nintendo has finally let us in on when players in North America can jump into the preorder frenzy before scalpers snatch everything up.

Mark your calendars for April 24, 2025, because that’s when you’ll finally be able to place your orders for the Nintendo Switch 2. Here’s some more good news: the pricing remains steady. You’ll be able to grab the Switch 2 for $449.99, or opt for the bundle with Mario Kart World for $499.99.

When it comes to the games, both the physical and digital editions of Mario Kart World will set you back $79.99, while Donkey Kong Bananza will be priced at $69.99 at launch.

However, there is a bit of a cloud in this otherwise sunny sky. Accessories for the Switch 2 are seeing a price hike from their original prices announced on April 2nd, thanks to some “changes in market conditions.” It’s worth noting…

Pricing for any Nintendo product might shift in the future depending on how the market fluctuates. For the latest details, keep an eye on www.nintendo.com.

Sure, prices can always change, but given the current situation in the U.S., it’s a higher likelihood now than ever.

Still, it’s exciting to finally have a date to aim for, so we can all try our luck at snagging a Nintendo Switch 2. Don’t forget to sign up at Nintendo.com to be ready for preorder day and, who knows, you might just outpace the scalpers come next Thursday!