Switch 2 Pre-Order Dates and Priority Set for U.S., Canada

Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were scheduled to launch globally on April 9, but due to economic turmoil triggered by Trump's tariffs, Nintendo was forced to delay pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada. Meanwhile, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.

According to a FAQ on Nintendo’s official website, the first wave of invitation emails for pre-orders at the My Nintendo Store will begin on May 8, 2025. There's currently no information available regarding pre-orders at retail outlets.

Nintendo has stated that additional batches of invitation emails will be sent out "periodically" until pre-orders are open to everyone at the My Nintendo Store.

The initial invitations will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to "eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria," as per Nintendo. Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours from the time the email is sent to finalize their purchase.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Invitation Priority Requirements:

• You must have been the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have had any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for a minimum of 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have at least 50 hours total gameplay hours.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Boxes

7 Images

There has been no official word from Nintendo on whether they will maintain their previously announced pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if prices will be increased. Some analysts have raised concerns that the ongoing tariff war might force Nintendo to raise the base price of the Switch 2 above $449.99, but no official statement has been released yet.

It’s noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a bundle of the Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the game's cost by a significant $30. However, this bundle is available for a limited time only.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has covered various reactions to Nintendo's decision to price Switch 2 games at $80, including insights from analysts who explain the reasoning behind this move.

Additionally, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the Wii pack-in game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.