Nintendo Announces Revised US Pre-Order Date for Switch 2, Pricing Remains Unchanged at $450

April 18, 2025 Update: After a period of uncertainty, Nintendo has confirmed that pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the US will commence on April 24, with the console's price remaining at $450. However, the company has announced that the prices of Switch 2 accessories will be adjusted due to changes in market conditions. In a statement on its official website, Nintendo noted, 'The prices of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will be adjusted from the previously announced prices due to market fluctuations. Further price adjustments for any Nintendo product are possible in the future, depending on market conditions.' The bundle for Mario Kart World on Switch 2 is still priced at $500, while the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza will retain their prices of $80 and $70, respectively. An earlier update on April 11, 2025, indicated that Nintendo had set a new pre-order date for the US and Canada, following a delay caused by President Donald Trump's tariffs on imported goods. According to Nintendo's FAQ, pre-orders were initially scheduled to begin on May 8, 2025, for the first batch of users in these regions, following a policy change that reduced US tariffs on imported goods to 10% for all countries except China. Pre-orders had already begun in other regions, including Europe. The original story, dated April 4, 2025, reported that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US, initially planned for April 9, 2025, would be postponed due to the impact of President Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs on imported goods. Despite the postponement, the console's launch date remained unchanged at June 5, 2025. Nintendo confirmed the postponement in a press statement, citing the need to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions on pre-orders. The tariffs, announced after the latest Nintendo Direct livestream, raised speculation about the potential impact on the Switch 2's pricing, which was confirmed at $450 for the US launch. As the situation continues to unfold, Nintendo will provide updates on the pre-order timing. Meanwhile, pre-orders are set to begin in Europe on April 8, and further details will be shared as they become available.