After weeks of discussions about tariffs, we’ve finally got the date for when U.S. gamers can start preordering the Switch 2.
Nintendo announced today that preorders for the Switch 2 will kick off on Thursday, April 24. The price tags remain unchanged for now: the standalone system will cost $449.99, while the bundle with digital Mario Kart World is set at $499.99.
However, in light of the ever-changing market conditions, Nintendo did mention there would be some price hikes for accessories. The Switch 2 Pro Controller is now priced at $84.99, and a set of Switch 2 Joy-Cons is $94.99—both increasing by $5. Also, if you’re looking to snag an additional dock set, it’ll now set you back $119.99, which is a $10 increase. Extra Joy-Con straps are now $13.99, and various other accessories have seen a $5 bump. If you’re curious about the full list of hardware prices, plus the costs for Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, check out the images included in this article.
As for our neighbors up north, Canadian gamers should be able to start preordering on the same day, though this might not be officially confirmed until later due to a national holiday. That said, Nintendo of Canada assures us the dates and Canadian pricing are aligned with the U.S. rollout.
