After a couple of weeks filled with discussions about tariffs, we’ve now got a confirmed date for preordering the much-anticipated Switch 2 in the United States.
Today, Nintendo officially announced in a press release that you can start placing your orders for the Switch 2 on Thursday, April 24. As it stands, you’re looking at a price tag of $449.99 for just the system itself. If you’re aiming for the bundle that throws in a digital copy of Mario Kart World, you’ll be investing $499.99.
However, there’s a catch when it comes to accessories; they’re seeing some price hikes due to the current, ever-shifting circumstances. The Switch 2 Pro Controller will now set you back $84.99, and if you’re looking to get your hands on a pair of Joy-Cons, those will now cost $94.99. That’s a $5 bump for both. Need a second dock set? That’ll now come to $119.99, up by $10. Joy-Con straps have a modest increase to $13.99, up by just a dollar, and other accessory prices are following suit with a $5 rise. The article includes a detailed list of all the hardware MSRPs and locks in the price for Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.
If you’re in Canada, keep your eyes peeled on the same date for preorders to go live, though it’s worth noting that today might not confirm this due to a national holiday. Despite this, Nintendo of Canada has assured us that Canadian fans can preorder on the same day and has shared the pricing details specific to Canada.
