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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.

However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.

We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price - As of April 18, 2025

• Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
• Mario Kart World - $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
• Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
• Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99

Source: https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-s/

 

[Kacho]

 

[cormack12]

Source: https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsne...g-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-s/

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.

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

$95 for a JoyCon

 

[Celcius]

The accessory prices have gone up though right? The pro controller 2 is now $85

 

[Buggy Loop]

 

[Horseganador]

 

[Gamer_By_Proxy]

 

[Doggyred]

Trump is the man

 

[Diseased Yak]

 

[Punished Miku]

I think I'm okay with the system price at $450.
I think I'm okay with MK at $50.
I think I'm okay with Donkey Kong at $70.

After that, all bets are off. I will definitely be buying a ton less than Switch 1. Not even close really.

 

[Moses85]

Greedy ninty
Joy Cons 95$

 

[Little Chicken]

So happy the Switch 2 will retain its launch price in the US, while more unscrupulous companies raise prices on services around the world.

 

[Majima Everywhere System]

They probably stalled to consider lowering it, and found the realities of economic uncertainties were selling people on their price gouge in the US.

Unfortunately, Mario Kart comes across as a Forza Horizon with more Nintendo limitations, but I'm sure it will be fun for many just because Mario Kart.

 

[Kilau]

 

[That Damn Kid]

 

[TheChadOfGaming]

No Amazon rip I have 300 dollars in gift cards

 

[Dr. Samuel Hayden]

Still a complete ripoff.

 

[Celcius]

Meh, I'm not going to preorder. I'll just buy it when I can walk into a store. Hopefully they have a lot at launch.

 

[Kacho]

while more unscrupulous companies raise prices on services around the world.

$85 Pro controller tho. But that's a one time purchase thing for me so whatever.

 

[DenchDeckard]

I feel like, if big Donny Orange doesnt walk some things back, there will be price increases in the near future. I just hope it doesnt affect the rest of the world...Where their countries rulers are a little more intelligent, or not AS corrupt helping their buddies make money from playing the market.

 

[AJUMP23]

Well we have a date, but that pro controller price is awful. $20 per back button.

 

[Power Pro]

Fucking finally....now I just need to figure what my best option for preordering is. No idea how reliable amazon will be. Best Buy would be a good choice for store pick up if I could get it. Could still get an invite from Nintendo, but that's playing the lottery.

 

[Midway-AGNC-]

Let's be realistic, outside of (some) games, the pricing is fair enough.

 

[Shaki12345]

If they upped the price it would have been more bad news.

They already loat the chance the control the narrative. Nintendo communication is the absolute worst.

They underestimated the backlash.

 

[pulicat]

With that price, it's confirmed 100% the record-breaking launch record is on the way.

 

[Magic Carpet]

It's taking some willpower but I'm still going to wait for the OLED redesign.

 

[Rush2112]

Probably because of the 90-day pause.

 

[Robb]

 

[Mownoc]

Just accessories getting a small bump across the board then.

Pro Controller: $79.99 to $84.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair: $89.99 to $94.99
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99 to $39.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99 to $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set: $19.99 to $24.99
Switch 2 Camera: $49.99 to $54.99
Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99 to $119.99
Switch 2 Carry Case: $33.99 to $39.99
Switch 2 All-In-One Carry Case: $78.99 to $84.99
Switch 2 AC Adapter: $28.99 to $34.99

 

[DrFigs]

If the ps5 taught us anything is that these consoles can go up in price and the idea that you should wait to buy one because they'll get cheaper is outdated.

 

[Zannegan]

Glad the console price isn't increasing (yet). I'm already fighting with my conscience about buying one.

Accessory prices going up makes sense. I'm actually surprised they unly pushed each up $5 (not that I'm buying a pro controller at those prices, 8bitdo for the win).

If they had used tarrifs as an excuse to push game prices up though I would be livid. If anything, they should have used market conditions as an excuse to back down on game prices. I get that they're a business, not a charity, and they need game sales now more than ever to make up for whatever hardware losses they're going to incur, BUT $70 for physical and $60 for digital moves a lot more software units and creates some positive momentum at launch.

 

[Sleepwalker]

Mario kart is $110 + tax in Canada (almost 130 lol) and DK bananza is 99.99 (other 70 usd games are 89.99 here)

Yeah these games dont have enough meat for me to justify the expense.

 

[Sp3eD]

sounds good to me. Don't buy accessories. Use your switch 1 pro controller guys

 

[Woopah]

If the ps5 taught us anything is that these consoles can go up in price and the idea that you should wait to buy one because they'll get cheaper is outdated.

This is the mistake I made with the PS5.

 

[DR3AM]

Still $200 too much for a Switch 1.5

 

[graywolf323]

If the ps5 taught us anything is that these consoles can go up in price and the idea that you should wait to buy one because they'll get cheaper is outdated.

same with the Switch 1 NEVER having a price drop

 

[Hawk The Slayer]

• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99

Is this required if I want to play on Dock mode cause I don't do handheld gaming.

 

[QLQ]

No worries for Nintendo. 80% of their fanbase are over 20 year-old with lots of spare money.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Still $200 too much for a Switch 1.5

switch 1.5 is just trolling at this point

In what world with inflation and trade wars it would cost $50 less than OG 2017 Switch 1.

 

[GoldenEye98]

MK World $110CAD, DK $100CAD, Pro Controller $110CAD, Joycons $125CAD....yeah I dunno about this system....

And how is it that the pro controller is more than a Dualsense? It doesn't make sense...

 

[Sgt.Asher]

• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99

Is this required if I want to play on Dock mode cause I don't do handheld gaming.

It comes with the system, that's for when you want another dock or break the one you get.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

$85 Pro controller tho. But that's a one time purchase thing for me so whatever.

It's absolutely ridiculous. A $600 cost to a switch 2 fully kitted out

For me to get ps4 tier hardware and controller for ideal TV play

 

[dave_d]

• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99

Is this required if I want to play on Dock mode cause I don't do handheld gaming.

That's only if you want a second dock for a second TV.

 

[AJUMP23]

• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99

Is this required if I want to play on Dock mode cause I don't do handheld gaming.

It comes with a dock.

 

[Buggy Loop]

• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99

Is this required if I want to play on Dock mode cause I don't do handheld gaming.

The console comes with it

Extra dock is a nice addition if you want to just bring switch 2 to another TV in the house rapidly and don't want to deal with constant recabling

 

[thicc_girls_are_teh_best]

Kinda shocked TBH that they aren't raising the console price, I think that's the first thing people were expecting. Peripherals getting a price increase (probably depending on the peripheral) in response to tariffs isn't too big a deal, as most peripherals aren't necessities.

MK World being $80 will still not be funny tho, and we don't know how common $80/$90 dollar games are going to be (right now it's only MK World). Also no price increase for the NSO service; hopefully it remains that way, but if they added new meaningful features at least that would justify some increase (take notes, SIE).

If they upped the price it would have been more bad news.

They already loat the chance the control the narrative. Nintendo communication is the absolute worst.

They underestimated the backlash.

This news is kind of a W for Nintendo after what SIE just did with the PS+ price increases.

 

[Hookshot]

Tariffs make Americans richer so they can afford to pay more for things

 

[MR ARCADE FOREVER]

What time do pre orders start!?

 

[Punished Miku]

MK World being $80 will still not be funny tho, and we don't know how common $80/$90 dollar games are going to be (right now it's only MK World).

I'm not buying anything for $80. I'll wait 3 years for Zelda to get their usual 30% off they do once a year. Not buying any indies or 3rd party games on this thing either. Just Nintendo 1st party, $70 or below. Barely going to use this thing.

I'll get the bottom tier of NSO only for Splatoon 4.