Nintendo has officially announced that preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will kick off on April 9 in the United States, and April 8 in the UK. The highly anticipated console is set to hit the shelves on June 5, 2025, and will retail for $449.99. Alongside the standard model, Nintendo is also offering a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, priced at $499.99 in the US. This bundle includes the system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, available right from the launch day. If you prefer to buy Mario Kart World separately, be prepared for a price tag of $79.99.
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You can currently register your interest with Nintendo at the My Nintendo Store to receive notifications about preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories. Invitations to purchase will be sent out via email on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to users who have a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and have logged at least 50 gameplay hours by April 2, 2025. After priority users, remaining eligible registrants will be considered. Remember, these invitations are non-transferable and valid for 72 hours, with a limit of one system and one of each accessory per account. Major retailers are expected to open preorders on April 9, 2025, as well.
"Nintendo Switch 2 represents the next evolution in at-home gaming that you can take with you, built on eight years of play and discovery that started with the original Nintendo Switch," said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. "With its new features expanding the horizons of gaming experiences, I firmly believe that the Nintendo Switch 2 is a significant leap forward in our mission to bring joy to everyone that Nintendo touches."
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes equipped with:
- 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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Here are the prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 and related products:
- Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World: $499.99
- Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
- Joy-Con 2: $89.99
- Camera: $49.99
- Dock Set: $109.99
- Mario Kart World: $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
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