Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders date out: There’s ‘good news’ and ‘bad news’ for gamers

Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the recently-launched Nintendo Switch 2 console will begin this Thursday, April 24. The pre-order date represents a delay as it was originally slated for April 9, however, Nintendo pushed the date back to assess the impact of significant “reciprocal" tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump earlier this month.

Despite the tariffs, the company has delivered a mix of good and bad news for eager gamers. The good news for fans is that the console itself will maintain its previously announced US price of $449.99.
Key launch titles also remain unaffected, with the “Mario Kart World” bundle priced at $499.99, and digital versions of “Mario Kart World” and “Donkey Kong Bananza” holding steady at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively. These prices are unchanged from Nintendo's initial April 2 announcement.
However, there’s bad news concerning the console's peripherals. Nintendo confirmed that Switch 2 accessories will “experience price adjustments.” Gamers will now pay $10 more for the dock set, $1 more for the controller strap, and $5 more for most other add-ons compared to initial expectations.

Furthermore, the company warned that ongoing tariff uncertainties mean future price changes are possible for “any Nintendo product.”
With the original Switch consoles manufactured in China and Vietnam (according to a 2019 Reuters report) – countries now facing US tariff rates of 145% and 10% respectively – the delay allowed Nintendo time to evaluate the financial implications.
“We apologise for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our consumers may be experiencing,” Nintendo stated.
“We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025,” it added.
According to CNBC, retail giant Best Buy confirmed it will also open pre-orders for the console, games, and newly-priced accessories on April 24. Underlining the anticipation, Best Buy announced that most of its stores will hold midnight openings on the June 5 launch day – a practice not seen from the retailer in six years – allowing customers to purchase the Switch 2 immediately upon release.