Pre-orders for the eagerly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were scheduled to begin worldwide on April 9. However, economic turbulence triggered by Trump's tariffs led Nintendo to postpone the pre-order launch in the U.S., followed by Canada. Despite these delays, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.
According to a FAQ on Nintendo’s official website, the first round of invitations for pre-orders will be sent out starting May 8, 2025, exclusively for the My Nintendo Store. As of now, there's no information regarding pre-orders through retail outlets.
Nintendo has confirmed that additional batches of invitation emails will be dispatched periodically until the purchasing option is opened to all on the My Nintendo Store.
The initial invitation emails will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to those registrants who meet specific priority criteria. Those receiving an invite will have a 72-hour window from the time the email is sent to finalize their purchase.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Invitation Priority Requirements:
- You must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- You must have maintained a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
- You must have opted into sharing gameplay data and accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.
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There has been no confirmation from Nintendo regarding whether they will maintain the previously announced pricing for the Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if they will adjust them upwards. Some analysts have expressed concerns that the ongoing tariff war might push Nintendo to increase the base price of the Switch 2 beyond $449.99, though no official statement has been made.
Notably, Nintendo is offering a special bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the price of the game by $30. However, this bundle is available for a limited time only.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:
- Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
- Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
- Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99
IGN has extensively covered the reactions to Nintendo's decision to set a $80 price point for Switch 2 games, including insights from analysts on why this shift has occurred.
Elsewhere, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the debate surrounding the cost of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the successful Wii Sports pack-in.
