Preorders for Switch 2 Begin April 24; Pricing Unchanged

After weeks of speculation surrounding tariffs, we finally have a confirmed date for the Switch 2 preorders in the United States.

Nintendo has announced that fans can start preordering the new Switch 2 on Thursday, April 24. The pricing remains as initially stated: $449.99 for just the console and $499.99 if you opt for the bundle that includes the digital version of Mario Kart World.

However, Nintendo also mentioned that with the current market dynamics, some accessory prices are seeing a slight uptick. The Switch 2 Pro Controller is now priced at $84.99, which is a $5 increase, and the pair of Switch 2 Joy-Cons have jumped to $94.99. If you’re looking to get an additional dock set, that’s now going to set you back $119.99, up by $10. Joy-Con straps see a smaller hike, now $13.99, up by just a dollar, with other accessories receiving a similar $5 increase. Included within the article is a comprehensive list of hardware pricing along with details on the costs of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.

For gaming enthusiasts in Canada, preorders are expected to kick off on the same day. Thanks to a national holiday, an official confirmation might not happen today, but Nintendo of Canada assures us the preorder date and pricing won’t differ.