Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Begin April 9

Nintendo has officially unveiled the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, setting the stage for preorders to commence on April 9 in the United States and April 8 in the UK. The console is slated for a global launch on June 5, 2025, with a price tag of $449.99. Alongside the standard model, Nintendo is offering a special Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle at a suggested retail price of $499.99, which includes the console and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, available from launch day. For those interested in the game separately, Mario Kart World will be available at a recommended retail price of $79.99.

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Currently, you can register your interest with Nintendo to be notified about preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories through My Nintendo Store. Invitations to purchase will be distributed via email on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to users with a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and at least 50 gameplay hours logged by April 2, 2025. After priority users, remaining eligible registrants will be considered. Each invitation is non-transferable and valid for 72 hours, with purchases limited to one system and one of each accessory per account. All major retailers are expected to open preorders on April 9, 2025.

"Nintendo Switch 2 represents the next evolution in at-home gaming that you can take anywhere, building upon the eight years of play and discovery that started with the original Nintendo Switch," said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. "With its new features expanding the horizons of gaming experiences, I firmly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a significant step forward in our mission to bring joy to everyone Nintendo touches."

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a comprehensive package that 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

For a detailed overview of today's Nintendo Direct announcements and a comprehensive guide on how to secure your preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2, visit our dedicated page.

The pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 and related products is as follows:

• Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World: $499.99
• Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Joy-Con 2: $89.99
• Camera: $49.99
• Dock Set: $109.99
• Mario Kart World: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99

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