Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Here's What You Need to Know

Update: Switch 2 preorders in the US will go live on April 24.

Nintendo said "Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch."

Nintendo previously announced that Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. would open on April 9, but with the delay, the new date is now TBD. Meanwhile, preorders in the U.K. are already live. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025, at a retail price of $449.99 (subject to change), and £395.99 in the UK

A Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle will also be available for $499.99, including the console and a download code for Mario Kart World, both launching on June 5. For those purchasing Mario Kart World separately, Nintendo has set the price at $79.99. Preorder listings for various Switch 2 launch titles have already started appearing at major retailers like Walmart.

Preorder Listing Pages

• Nintendo Switch 2
  • Walmart - $449.99
  • Best Buy - $449.99
  • Target - $449.99
  • Amazon UK - £395.99 (Live)
  • Argos (UK) - £395.99 (OOS)
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World Bundle
  • Walmart - $499.99
  • Best Buy - $499.99
  • Target - $499.99
  • Amazon UK - £429.99 (Live)
  • Argos (UK) - £429.99 (OOS)

You can currently register your interest with Nintendo to be notified about preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 and accessories from My Nintendo Store. Invitations to purchase will be sent via email on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritizing users with a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and at least 50 gameplay hours as of April 2, 2025.

Once priority users receive invites, remaining eligible registrants will be considered. Invitations are non-transferable and valid for 72 hours. Purchases are limited to one system and one of each accessory per account. All major retailers are also expected to open up preorders on April 9, 2025, as well.

Nintendo Switch 2 Includes:

• 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

You can catch up on everything from today's Nintendo Direct right here, and read our full guide on how to secure your preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Switch 2 microSD Express Cards

It was also confirmed that the Switch 2 will only be compatible with microSD Express Cards. This means that you won’t be able to bring your old standard microSD storage cards over when you pick up the console this summer. Albeit, some Switch 2 game sizes are looking smaller than expected.

Still, this means that you won’t be able to bring your old storage cards over when you pick up the console this summer. To eventually expand your storage, you'll need to check out the cards that SanDisk and Lexar have listed on Amazon, and that we've linked to below, alongside GameStop, which is producing its own line of cards. This currently includes 128GB ($44.99), 256GB ($49.99), 512GB ($84.99), and 1TB versions ($149.99). Note: These cards have also already started to sell out at various retailers.

Switch 2 Game Preorder Listings

The games that are featured in these listings are a mix of brand-new and Switch 2 upgrades. The most popular new games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World are listed here, but there's also the Switch 2 edition of Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.

Some of these games will arrive on the Switch 2 launch date of June 5 if you preorder them, but there are more to come at a later date. Donkey Kong Bananza doesn't come out until July 17, about a month after the launch of the new console.

Nintendo Switch 2 Prices:

Why is everything so expensive? Asked Rebekah Valentine in her column for IGN. And it's a fair question. Since its reveal, the conversation surrounding the Switch 2 has transfomed into a headache inducing question of price. Not only for the system itself, but also for the games and accessories you're going to need alongside it as well.

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99 USD
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99
• Switch 2 microSD Express Card: $44.99 (128GB), $59.99 (256GB)

Follow IGN Deals for Switch 2 Preorder Updates

When a major piece of gaming hardware goes up for preorder at a retailer, there’s no telling how long it will be available. We’ve seen sought-after hardware sell out in seconds. The best and most reliable way to know when a listing goes live is to follow IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky (IGN UK Deals on Twitter as well) and keep an eye on those accounts in real time. When preorders go live, we'll post links the moment they become available.

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Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Senior Editor, Commerce, for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.