Nintendo sticks with the pricing for Nintendo Switch 2, with retail pre-orders commencing on April 24 in the U.S.
The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit the shelves on June 5, 2025, and fans are eagerly anticipating its launch. However, there has been a slight hiccup in the pre-order process, as Nintendo has apologised for the delay.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will retail at $449.99 in the U.S., while the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle will be available for $499.99. For those looking to expand their gaming experience, a variety of accessories will be available.
Initially, the prices for these accessories were announced, but due to changes in market conditions, including tariffs and trade uncertainties, the prices have been revised. The Joy-Con 2 Pair, for instance, will now cost $94.99, an increase from the original price. Other accessories, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, AC Adapter, Pro Controller, and Carrying Case, have also seen price adjustments.
However, it's important to note that Nintendo has explicitly stated that the prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 system and its accessories will not be affected by the general price hikes announced for the original Switch family. This means that the console itself will still cost $449.99, as originally announced.
Despite this clarification, some reports suggest that the prices for Switch 2 accessories have indeed been increased. The exact figures for these revised prices are not available as of July 2025. Nintendo has promised to reveal more detailed pricing updates, particularly in the Canadian market, around August 1, 2025.
In the meantime, the prices for physical and digital versions of popular games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World remain unchanged at $69.99 and $79.99, respectively.
For those looking to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, pre-orders will begin on April 24, 2025. Keep an eye on Nintendo's official channels for updates on the exact prices of the accessories.
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- The Nintendo Switch 2, set to be released on June 5, 2025, is about Nintendo's newest console, and fans are anticipating its launch.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for pre-order on April 24, 2025, and will retail at $449.99 in the U.S., with a Mario Kart World bundle costing $499.99.
- Accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2, such as the Joy-Con 2 Pair and the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, have seen price adjustments due to changes in market conditions, including tariffs and trade uncertainties.
- Nintendo has clarified that the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 system and its accessories will not be affected by the general price hikes announced for the original Switch family.
- Reports suggest that the prices for Switch 2 accessories have indeed been increased, but the exact figures are not available as of July 2025, with Nintendo promising more detailed updates in August 2025.
