Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-orders Start April 24 Ahead of June Launch

Nintendo has officially opened pre-orders for the Switch 2 console in the US and Canada, with the base model priced at $450 and a Mario Kart World bundle available for $500. The pre-order launch was delayed due to uncertainties around US tariff policy, but Nintendo has maintained the console's price while increasing prices slightly on certain accessories such as Joy-Con controllers. The new Joy-Con controllers, which attach magnetically and feature a new 'C' button for in-game chat, have been redesigned for smoother movement and offer new optical sensors. The Switch 2 itself features a larger 7.9-inch screen, improved Nvidia graphics with ray tracing, and maintains its hybrid portable/home console functionality. Retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop are offering pre-orders, though some platforms may have specific requirements for purchase. Despite price hikes on accessories, Nintendo's adjustments have ensured that the console remains competitively priced in the face of tariff pressures.