Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US will resume on April 24th, with some prices increasing

Nintendo's ' Nintendo Switch 2 ', which will be released on June 5, 2025, began accepting lottery orders in Japan on April 4, but pre-orders were postponed in the United States and Canada due to the Trump administration's tariff hike . Nintendo has now announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States on April 24. However, prices have increased for some products.

Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in US - News - Nintendo Official Site
https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-us/

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Begin April 24 In US With Updated Pricing For Certain Products - Game Informer
https://www.gameinformer.com/2025/04/18/nintendo-switch-2-pre-orders-begin-april-24-in-us-with-updated-pricing-for-certain

Initially, Nintendo was scheduled to start accepting pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States from April 9th. However, Nintendo has postponed pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States. Nintendo explained the reason for this as follows: 'Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States will not begin on April 9, 2025, in order to assess the impact of tariffs and changes in market conditions. Nintendo will update the pre-order schedule at a later date. However, the release date will remain unchanged from June 5, 2025.'

Nintendo postpones pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 due to Trump administration's tariff hike - GIGAZINE

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have since been delayed in Canada for similar reasons.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders delayed in Canada - GIGAZINE

On April 18, 2025 local time, Nintendo announced the start date and time for pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States. According to Nintendo, pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in stores will begin on April 24, 2025. The selling price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States at the time of release will remain the same as announced on April 2, 2025, at $449.99 (approximately 65,500 yen, 49,980 yen including tax in Japan).

In addition, the sales prices of the packaged and downloadable versions of 'Mario Kart World' ($79.99: approx. 11,400 yen) and 'Donkey Kong Bananza' ($69.99: approx. 10,000 yen) have not changed since the announcement. The sales price in Japan for the download version of 'Mario Kart World' is 8,980 yen including tax, and the packaged version is 9,980 yen including tax.

Details of 'Mario Kart World' were announced in 'Mario Kart World Direct', and the contents are summarized in the following article.

Summary of 'Mario Kart World Direct' revealing details of 'Mario Kart World' released on the same day as Nintendo Switch 2 - GIGAZINE

However, Nintendo explained, 'Due to changes in market conditions, the prices of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will be adjusted from the prices announced on April 2. In addition, the prices of Nintendo products may be adjusted in the future depending on market conditions.'

The sales prices of Nintendo Switch 2 related accessories have been changed as follows:

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller : $79.99 (approx. 11,400 yen) → $84.99 (approx. 12,100 yen): Selling price in Japan is 9980 yen including tax
Joy-Con 2 : $89.99 (approx. 12,800 yen) → $94.99 (approx. 13,500 yen): The selling price in Japan is 9,980 yen including tax
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip : $34.99 → $39.99: The selling price in Japan is 3,980 yen including tax
Joy-Con 2 Strap : $12.99 → $13.99: The selling price in Japan is 1,980 yen including tax
Set of two Joy-Con 2 handles : $19.99 → $24.99: The selling price in Japan is 2,480 yen including tax
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera : $49.99 → $54.99: The selling price in Japan is 5,980 yen including tax
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set : $109.99 → $119.99: The selling price in Japan is 14,980 yen including tax
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case (with screen protector) : $34.99 → $39.99: The selling price in Japan is 2,980 yen including tax
Nintendo Switch 2 All-in-Box : $79.99 → $84.99: The selling price in Japan is 9,980 yen including tax
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter : $29.99 → $34.99: The selling price in Japan is 3,980 yen including tax
Samsung microSD Express Card 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2 : $59.99: Selling price in Japan is 6,980 yen including tax