Nintendo confirms it will not raise Switch 2 price in United States, pre-orders begin April 24

Nintendo officially confirms it will not raise the price of the Switch 2 in the United States, and that pre-orders begin in just a matter of days.

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Derek Strickland

Senior Gaming Editor

Published Apr 18, 2025 9:17 AM CDT

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TL;DR: Nintendo confirms the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch worldwide on June 5, 2025, with a US price of $449.99, maintaining the announced cost despite tariff volatility. Pre-orders start April 24, 2025, while accessory prices, including Joy-Con sets, will increase due to market conditions.

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Nintendo has kept the Switch 2 at $450 for the United States and will not raise the price despite the volatility of ongoing tariffs.

Nintendo confirms it will not raise Switch 2 price in United States, pre-orders begin April 24 208

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Nintendo today announced that the Switch 2 will stay at $450 in the US and that Switch 2 pre-orders open next week on April 24, 2025. The system will release worldwide on June 5, 2025.

"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," Nintendo said in a press release.

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Interestingly enough, Nintendo is boosting the price of Switch 2 accessories, including the price of a Switch 2 JoyCon set, which is now $95. The press release continues below:

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.
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price - As of April 18, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 - $449.99
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - $499.99
Mario Kart World - $79.99
Donkey Kong Bananza - $69.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - $84.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair - $94.99
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip - $39.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap - $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set - $24.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera - $54.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set - $119.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - $39.99
Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case - $84.99
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter - $34.99
Samsung microSD Express Card - 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - $59.99