Nintendo says Switch 2 preorders will start in the US on April 24, with the price staying at the initially announced $450; prices of accessories will go up

The company delayed its original preorder date in the US. … Nintendo has announced a new date for when Switch 2 preorders will kick off in the US; April 24th.

The Verge 2025-04-19

Context & Ripple Effects

Nintendo had set a $450 standalone price and a $500 Mario Kart World bundle before the U.S. preorder process was disrupted. The company then postponed the original preorder window over tariff concerns while retaining the June launch date.

This update resolves the near-term ordering timetable while separating the console's advertised entry price from the cost of completing a Switch 2 setup. That distinction matters because Nintendo had already established a $450 console and $500 bundle price ladder.

First-order effects

U.S. buyers and retailers can resume Switch 2 preorder planning for April 24, with the base console still positioned at $450.
Nintendo raises the immediate cost of accessories, shifting part of the launch-period price change from the core hardware to optional add-ons.

Second-order effects

Retailers must update accessory listings and bundle economics while preserving the advertised $450 headline price for the console.
Buyers comparing the standalone system with bundles or extra-controller setups will face a wider gap between the entry price and the all-in purchase cost.

Third-order effects

If hardware makers increasingly hold flagship device prices while repricing peripherals, accessories can become a more flexible channel for absorbing cost volatility without changing the headline MSRP.
The sequence—from a tariff-linked preorder delay to accessory repricing—illustrates how trade-cost uncertainty can affect launch operations as well as consumer pricing, though the longer-term pricing model remains uncertain.

The trend: Consumer-electronics vendors are increasingly protecting headline device prices while using timing, bundles, and accessories to manage volatile launch costs.

Discussion

@stealth40k @stealth40k on bluesky
According to Asubic, a Japanese retailer, they were selling 337 MicroSD Express cards per hour before selling out. — This is due to the Switch 2 requirements. — Switch 2 is poised to take the original Switch's spot as the most popular video game platform in Japan. — www.tom…
@jaypeters.net Jay Peters on bluesky
Switch 2 preorders are back on for April 24th. Console price remains the same, but accessories got hikes. — Good luck to everyone preordering, I bet it's gonna be ugly out there — www.theverge.com/news/643616/ ...
@toadsanime.lostincult.co.uk Ryan T. Brown on bluesky
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US go live on April 24. — The price remains unchanged at launch, despite US tariffs - likely thanks to Nintendo piling up units in the US, directing prod elsewhere, and accounting for tariff impact in global prices. — (Nintendo blog post) […
@toadsanime Ryan T. Brown on x
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US go live on April 24. The price remains unchanged at launch, despite US tariffs - likely thanks to Nintendo piling up units in the US, directing prod elsewhere, and accounting for tariff impact in global prices. https://www.nintendo.com/... […
@stealth40k @stealth40k on x
Nintendo announced that Switch 2 preorders begin April 24th in the US. They will not be raising the price of the console itself, but the price of accessories will increase. I'll take that as positive news! [image]
@gamestop @gamestop on x
A second update from Nintendo [image]
@introspecktive Colin on x
Almost 100 bucks for a new set of Joy Cons hooooooly fuck these things better not drift
@danielhowley Daniel Howley on x
Nintendo deciding not to increase the Switch 2's price in the US is great for gamers. But the Joy-Con's $95 price tag is tough.
@snapblastplay @snapblastplay on x
Yall owe the Xbox Series S an apology - 🟢 Xbox Series S 🔴 Nintendo Switch 2 🟢 £250 🔴 £400 🟢 Game Pass 🔴 £80 games 🟢 Cyberpunk 60fps 🔴 Cyberpunk 40fps 🟢 EldenRing 60fps 🔴 EldenRing 30fps [image]
@wario64 @wario64 on x
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.
@nintendeal @nintendeal on x
I made this in-depth visual guide to help everyone figure out which Nintendo Switch accessories are compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 [image]
@stealth40k @stealth40k on x
The Pro Controller is the only accessory I want. If it's anything like the Switch Pro Controller it will last the life of the system, so I don't mind paying $84.99 Despite the internet anger, Nintendo isn't changing the price of Mario Kart World. [image]
@nintyprime @nintyprime on x
It's kinda amazing the culture divide between the east and the west. Mario Kart World also got price increased in Japan right? The exchange rate sucks for them, so it only equals $70 US, but it is equivalent to a $20 raise in price for them over Switch games. Same as here. They
@gibbogame David Gibson on x
This is as expected...they can afford the risk of tariffs because of Vietnam production and COGS lower than the market realizes. But Sony has 90%+ from China and price is likely to rise to $999+ while Switch 2 at $449
@vicious696 Parris on x
should have called it Super Nintendo Switch [image]
@morningbrew @morningbrew on x
Nintendo has announced the new pre-order date for the Switch 2 is now April 24th • US price will remain $449.99 • Accessories will see some price hikes • Other price raises possible in the future Release date is still scheduled for June 5th [image]
@djsokespeaking @djsokespeaking on x
The Switch 2 itself has the price unchanged, but all the accessories have price increases, mostly between 10%-25% [image]
@nintendeal @nintendeal on x
Nintendo confirms new pre-order details for US. Pre-orders start next Thursday, April 24th. Prices for consoles, Mario Kart World, and DK Bananza remain unchanged but “Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments” https://www.nintendo.com/...
@rgt_85 @rgt_85 on x
Nintendo Switch 2 Joycons are now $95 according to the press release from Nintendo. I'm sure this will go over very well and have no negativity attached to it!
r/hardware r on reddit
Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S
r/TwoBestFriendsPlay r on reddit
MicroSD Express cards sell out after Switch 2 announcement — more than 337 units sold per hour
r/NintendoSwitch r on reddit
microSD Express cards sell out after Switch 2 announcement — more than 337 units sold per hour
r/OptimistsUnite r on reddit
Despite Trump's ongoing trade war, the Switch 2 will still release in the U.S. on the initially advertised release date with the initially advertised price!
r/tomorrow r on reddit
Joy-Con 2 Strap goes up by $1, so long Nintendo
r/gamernews r on reddit
Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S. - News - Nintendo Official Site
r/gadgets r on reddit
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start April 24th and the price will not increase | The company delayed its original preorder date in the US.
r/amiibo r on reddit
Switch 2 and Accessories Pre-Orders to start on April 24th. Amiibo Preorders Could Also Start Soon
r/kindafunny r on reddit
Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S. - News - Nintendo Official Site
r/technology r on reddit
Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S. - News - Nintendo Official Site
r/nintendo r on reddit
The price of the Switch 2 will NOT be increased in the U.S. due to tariffs
r/technews r on reddit
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start April 24th and the price is still $449.99

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