Pre-orders for the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were originally slated to go live worldwide on April 9. However, due to economic turbulence sparked by Trump's tariffs, Nintendo had to delay pre-orders in the U.S., followed by Canada. Meanwhile, pre-orders proceeded as scheduled in other regions, including the UK.
According to a FAQ published on Nintendo’s official website, the first wave of invitations for pre-orders via the My Nintendo Store will commence on May 8, 2025. Details regarding retail pre-orders remain undisclosed at this time.
Nintendo has also stated that subsequent batches of invitation emails will be dispatched periodically until pre-orders on the My Nintendo Store are available to all customers.
The initial invitations will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible registrants who meet the specified priority criteria. Those receiving an invitation will have a 72-hour window from the time the email is sent to finalize their purchase.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Invitation Priority Requirements:
- You must have personally purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- You must have maintained any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
- You must have opted into sharing gameplay data and accumulated a minimum of 50 hours of total gameplay.
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There has been no official statement from Nintendo regarding potential price adjustments for the Switch 2, its games, or accessories. Some industry analysts are concerned that the ongoing tariff war might compel Nintendo to raise the base price of the Switch 2 above the previously announced $449.99, but no such announcement has been made yet.
Notably, Nintendo is offering a limited-time bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the game's price by $30.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:
- Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
- Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
- Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99
IGN has covered various reactions to Nintendo's decision to set the price of Switch 2 games at $80, including insights from analysts who explain the reasoning behind this move.
In related news, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the Wii's pack-in game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.
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