Nintendo just hosted its widely anticipated Switch 2 Direct with a few missing pieces of information – the price and the pre-order date. We know the system is releasing on June 5, 2025, but it has just issued a press release offering up the official price and pre-order dates now!
Nintendo officially announces Switch 2 price and preorder date
Update: Nintendo has now officially delayed the pre-order date for Switch 2…developing. Details right here.
Nintendo Switch 2 will official hit store shelves on June 5 starting at $449.99 in the US with pre-orders kicking off on April 9! The Mario Kart World bundle is going up for sale at $500.
Here are the details from Nintendo:
Race into Nintendo Switch 2 with the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle* for a suggested retail price of $499.99 in the United States, which includes a system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, available from Nintendo Switch 2 launch day on June 5.
And here’s the pre-order information:
Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for pre-order in the US and the rest of North America from “participating retailers” beginning on April 9, 2025.
Best Buy Nintendo Switch 2 preorder listings:
Note: These listings are scheduled to go live on April 9
- Nintendo Switch 2 $450
- Nintendo Switch 2 + MarioKart World Bundle $500
- Mario Kart World $80
- Donkey Kong Bananza $70
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera $49.99
- Left and Right Joy-Con 2 controllers $89.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller $79.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip $34.99
- 2-pack of Joy-Con 2 Wheels $19.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap $12.99
Updating…
All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. With new ways to play and new ways to connect players, the Nintendo Switch 2 system arrives June 5 for a suggested retail price of $449.99 in the United States. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now be used as a mouse in compatible games and that snap to the system with magnetic connectors. Experience the system’s powerful processing speeds delivering visuals via a bigger screen showcasing vibrant color and clarity. From Nintendo Switch 2 games to compatible games in existing Nintendo Switch libraries – connect and play with friends and family in surprising new ways!
“Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. “With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches.”
Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the following:
- Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Straps
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
- USB-C Charging Cable
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