Nintendo has officially confirmed that U.S. retail pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025, with the console’s launch date set for June 5. The base model will retail for $449.99, while a bundle including Mario Kart World will be available for $499.99. Prices for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) remain unchanged at launch.
However, Nintendo has announced price adjustments for several Switch 2 accessories due to changing market conditions. Notably, the Pro Controller is now priced at $84.99, up from $79.99, and the Joy-Con 2 pair has increased to $94.99 from $89.99. The Switch 2 Dock Set has also seen a price increase to $119.99, up from $109.99.
These adjustments follow a delay in pre-orders, initially set for April 9, as Nintendo assessed the impact of newly imposed tariffs from the Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” policy on manufacturing nations. While the console and game prices remain unaffected, accessory prices have been adjusted to reflect these market changes.
For Zelda fans, the upcoming release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is set to launch this winter as a Switch 2 exclusive. Additionally, select GameCube titles, including The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, will become available to Switch Online subscribers.
As the June 5 launch date approaches, fans are encouraged to secure their pre-orders starting April 24 to ensure access to the new console and its accessories.
