Nintendo Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. began on April 24, 2025, according to Nintendo’s official announcement.

Quick Scoop: When is Nintendo Switch 2 preorder?

  • Official U.S. preorder date: April 24, 2025.
  • Base console price at launch: 449.99 USD.
  • Mario Kart World bundle price: 499.99 USD at launch.
  • Launch day: June 5, 2025, with retailers offering midnight pickups and day‑one delivery windows depending on store and region.

Nintendo confirmed that retail preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 would start on April 24, 2025, and that the originally announced launch pricing of 449.99 USD for the console and 499.99 USD for the Mario Kart World bundle would stay in place despite market changes. Coverage from gaming and tech outlets, as well as preorder guides, echoed the same date and pricing and noted that initial preorder waves sold out quickly at major retailers, with restock windows and invite‑style queues used to manage high demand.

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