Nintendo Switch 2 U.S. Pre-Orders Open April 24, Pricing Holds—but Accessories See a Bump

By Kevin Mitchell April 18, 2025

After a bit of radio silence and some well-earned fan impatience, Nintendo has officially confirmed that U.S. retail pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will begin April 24, 2025. The launch date remains locked for June 5, and thankfully, the base system and bundle pricing will hold steady from the original announcement earlier this month.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch at $449.99, with a Mario Kart World bundle available for $499.99—no surprise upcharges, no stealth hikes, just a reaffirmation of what was already announced. Likewise, first-party software pricing remains unchanged, with Mario Kart World at $79.99 and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99—both available in physical and digital formats.

However, the accessory pricing has quietly crept up, and here’s where we feel a little deflated. The Switch 2 Pro Controller is now $84.99 (up from $79.99), the Joy-Con 2 Pair is $94.99 (up from $89.99), and the Charging Grip has risen to $39.99 (previously $34.99). Even the Camera and Dock saw increases, now priced at $54.99 (was $49.99) and $119.99 (was $109.99), respectively. While Nintendo cites “changes in market conditions” for the hikes, it’s clear that ongoing tariffs and supply chain issues are at play. Understandable—but disappointing for early adopters hoping to go all-in without sticker shock.

Nintendo Switch 2 U.S. Pricing

Nintendo Switch 2 – $449.99
Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $499.99
Mario Kart World – $79.99
Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99

Accessories

Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99 (was $79.99)
Joy-Con 2 Pair – $94.99 (was $89.99)
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $39.99 (was $34.99)
Joy-Con 2 Strap – $13.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $24.99
Switch 2 Camera – $54.99 (was $49.99)
Switch 2 Dock Set – $119.99 (was $109.99)
Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $39.99
All-In-One Carrying Case – $84.99
AC Adapter – $34.99
Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) – $59.99

While the accessory prices are a little tough to swallow, it's nice to have firm details heading into pre-order week. Let’s just hope that availability isn’t the next hurdle when April 24 hits. We'll keep tracking which retailers open their listings and whether any launch-day bundles offer more value than what’s currently on paper.