Get ready, because as soon as Nintendo announced the release date for the Switch 2, they hit a bit of a snag in the U.S. and Canada due to Donald Trump’s tariff issues. Thankfully, Trump delayed those tariffs until after the console’s launch, which has allowed Nintendo to reveal when eager North American fans can put down their preorders and try to get ahead of the inevitable scalpers.
Mark your calendars: April 24, 2025, is the day you can finally secure your Nintendo Switch 2. Thankfully, the pricing remains unchanged, with the standalone console going for $449.99. If you’re eyeing the bundle with Mario Kart World, that’ll be $499.99.
Both physical and digital copies of Mario Kart World are sticking to their launch price of $79.99, and Donkey Kong Bananza will remain at $69.99.
However, there is a bit of a hitch. The prices for Switch 2 accessories are getting an adjustment from their prior announcement on April 2nd, due to shifts in market conditions. Keep in mind…
Future tweaks to the prices of any Nintendo products might happen, depending on how market conditions evolve. Stay updated by checking out Nintendo’s official site at www.nintendo.com.
While market fluctuations are nothing new, current situations in the U.S. make these potential price changes more plausible.
Even so, it’s great to have a solid date for when you can try to snag a Nintendo Switch 2. Make sure to head over to Nintendo.com to sign up for preorders if you’re eligible; this could be your best defense against those quick-fingered scalpers next Thursday.
