After delaying US and Canadian pre-orders to re-assess pricing amid tariff introductions in the US, Nintendo has now confirmed that pre-orders will begin on April 24th and confirmed all of the updated prices for consoles, games and accessories.
The console prices will remain as is at $449.99 USD and $499.99 USD respectively, and Nintendo has also said that the game prices will remain the same so Mario Kart World will cost $79.99 USD and Donkey Kong Bananza will cost $69.99 USD.
Nintendo has confirmed that in-line with updated market conditions, accessories have experienced price increases. This effects the majority of accessories including the Pro Controller, Joy-Con pair, Charging Grip, Camera and more and they’ve all gone up ~$5 USD.
NEW NINTENDO SWITCH 2 US PRICES
- Nintendo Switch 2 – $449.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $499.99 USD
- Mario Kart World – $79.99 USD
- Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99 USD
- Joy-Con 2 Pair – $94.99 USD
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $39.99 USD
- Joy-Con 2 Strap – $13.99 USD
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $24.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $54.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $119.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $39.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $84.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $34.99 USD
- Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 – $59.99 USD
The full statement from Nintendo can be found below:
Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch.
However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.
We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.
