Switch 2 Pre-Orders Start April 24 in the US and Canada, Console Price Remains Unchanged - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 18 April 2025 / 5,430 Views
Nintendo announced pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will start in the US and Canada on April 24.
The price for the console remains the same as previously announced. However, the price of Switch 2 accessories will be going up in the US due to changes in market conditions.
"Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions," Nintendo said. "Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions."
Here are the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices as of April 18:
- Nintendo Switch 2 – $449.99 / CAD $629.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $499.99 / CAD $699.99
- Mario Kart World – $79.99 / CAD $109.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99 / CAD $99.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99 / CAD $109.99
- Joy-Con 2 Pair – $94.99 / CAD $124.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $39.99 / CAD $49.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap – $13.99 / CAD $19.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $24.99 / CAD $29.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $54.99 / CAD $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $119.99 / CAD $154.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $39.99 / CAD $49.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $84.99 / CAD $109.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $34.99 / CAD $39.99
- Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 – $59.99 / CAD $84.99
The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Bluesky.
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I'm glad the price of the Switch 2 is staying where it is for now.
Definitely jumping on the MKW bundle.
Thank the lord, jeesh. This was already about $100 more than I was expecting it to be. Looks like most of the accessories went up $5, so not a huge deal. I still think the Pro Controller Price is outrageous, but it was just as at outrageous during the Switch 1 generation.
100$ more than you expected? You expected the Switch 2 to cost the same as the Switch OLED? Why?
Because it costs the same or less than the Switch OLED to make, and Nintendo has kept prices relatively the same since the SNES. Nintendo is making the same greedy mistakes that Sony made coming off their PS2 success with PS3.
SNES - $199 launch
N64 - $199 launch
GameCube - $199 launch
Wii - $249 launch
Wii U - $299 launch
Switch - $299 launch
Switch 2 - $449 launch (see this MASSIVE jump compared to the prior 30 years!?!?!)
Nintendo rarely sells hardware at a loss.
Pretty sure with the features and specs $350 would be a loss for Switch 2.
They decided to go with NVIDIA, two greedy companies combined is bad news.
the term “greedy” is redundant: (private) companies are inherently greedy. They are “for profit” institutions.
The goal of all companies is PROFIT
Every company is going to charge whatever they think they can get away with
Thats not a bad way to try and figure out the price, just didn't work out...
One thing I find interesting is that this is the 3rd time in a row Nintendo has launch at the same price as the current PlayStation...
Wii U $299 Launch (PS3 was $269-299 at the time)
NX1 - $299 launch (PS4 was $299 at the time / Pro was $399)
NX2 - $449 launch (PS5 is $449-499 / Pro is $699)
May be more indicative of their strategy going forward?
This is incorrect. It has already been revealed that the components cost Nintendo $400 to make SWitch 2. Check it yourself. $450 is very fair.
Where did you get the idea that it costs the same as the OLED to make? It uses more advanced node technology, has a custom SOC vs the off the shelf Tegra X1, UFS storage tech, upgraded haptic feedback and more. Wild that you think those differences would have zero financial implications😅
He should purchase a Switch OLED instead. Completely delusional to expect $350 for Switch 2.
I agree, 350 dollars would be a ridiculously cheap price. 450 under all the circumstances is fair.
I might pre-order it. There should be plenty of good games on eShop at lower prices for me.
plus gamecube games :)
Yeah, but I prefer owning games instead of subscribing to play them.
Future stock will go up in price is my bet.
I agree. If Sony did it in many regions because of various factors, tariffs will absolutely motivate Nintendo to raise the price eventually.
I hope not. There will be more backlash on Nintendo than now if they increase the price of the console. I understand that the tariffs will have something to do with it, but still.
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