Nintendo has officially announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence in the U.S. on April 24, 2025. The original pricing of $449.99 and the launch date of June 5, 2025, will remain unchanged. This news was shared directly on Nintendo's website, where they also mentioned potential price adjustments for Switch 2 accessories due to fluctuating market conditions. Additionally, Nintendo indicated that future price changes for any of their products could occur based on market dynamics.

Alongside the base console's fixed price, Nintendo confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will continue to be available at $499.99. Both the physical and digital editions of Mario Kart World, priced at $79.99, and Donkey Kong Bananza, at $69.99, will maintain their launch prices.

Here is a detailed list of the pricing for the console, games, and accessories as of April 18:

• Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
• Mario Kart World - $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
• Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
• Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2 - $59.99

Initially, Nintendo had planned to start Switch 2 pre-orders on April 9, but the company decided to delay this due to the need to evaluate the potential impact of tariffs and shifting market conditions.

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