Preorders for Switch 2 Begin April 24; Pricing Unchanged – News

After weeks of tariff discussions, we finally know when we can start preordering the Switch 2 in the United States. Today, Nintendo officially announced that preorders will kick off on Thursday, April 24. The pricing remains steady with the standalone system tagged at $449.99, and if you’re eyeing the package deal that includes a digital copy of Mario Kart World, it will set you back $499.99.

However, don’t get too comfortable with those accessory prices just yet. Nintendo has mentioned some adjustments due to ongoing circumstances. The Switch 2 Pro Controller will now cost $84.99, and if you’re planning on snagging a new pair of Joy-Cons, they’re now priced at $94.99—a modest $5 bump for each. A second dock is going for $119.99, up by $10, and extra Joy-Con straps have seen a slight increase of $1, bringing them to $13.99. Plus, a handful of other accessories have gone up by $5. For a comprehensive list of these hardware prices and updated pricing for games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, check out the included details.

For our friends up north, there’s a good chance Canadian preorders will also start that same day, although concrete confirmation might be delayed due to a national holiday. Nintendo of Canada has aligned their launch date with the U.S., and they’ve also shared the pricing details for Canada. It’s time to mark those calendars and get ready for some exciting gaming additions!