Nintendo has officially opened up pre-orders for the new Nintendo Switch 2 starting April 24, 2025, in the U.S. Even with some delays earlier this year, they’ve kept the original prices:
- Standard Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99
- Bundle with Mario Kart World: $499.99 (you save $30 with the bundle)
🛒 Where to Pre-Order
You can pre-order from these stores:
- Walmart – Orders placed early will arrive by 9 AM on launch day, June 5
- Best Buy – Special $20 reward if you’re a member and spend $150 on Nintendo stuff
- Target – Pre-orders opened at midnight
- GameStop – Online pre-orders started at 11 AM ET; also available in stores
🧰 What’s Inside the Box
Each Nintendo Switch 2 comes with:
- The console
- A new dock that supports 4K TVs
- Two upgraded Joy-Con controllers
- Wrist straps
- Charger (AC adapter)
- USB-C cable
- HDMI cable
It runs faster, shows games in 4K, and includes cool new features like video chat and a GameShare mode, so you can play online with friends who don’t even own the game!
🎮 New Accessories (and Some Old Ones Still Work!)
You can still use a lot of the original Switch accessories. But there are new ones too:
- New Joy-Con controllers: $89.99
- Pro Controller: $79.99
- Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
- Dock Set: $109.99
- Carrying Case + Screen Protector: $34.99
- MicroSD cards: Start at $44.99
⚠️ Heads-Up: Pre-Orders Selling Out Fast
There’s a lot of demand, and many stores sold out quickly. In Japan alone, over 2.2 million people entered a lottery just to get a chance to buy one.
💡 Tips to Get One
- Make an account on store websites ahead of time
- Use store apps – they might be faster
- Follow Twitter accounts like @Wario64 for restock alerts
- Be careful on eBay – prices might be much higher than normal
📅 Launch Day: June 5, 2025
The Nintendo Switch 2 officially comes out on June 5, so if you want one, it’s a good idea to pre-order now while you still can!
