Preorders Open for Nintendo Switch 2: Get Yours Now

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2: Preorder Information and More

Let's address the key question: No, the Switch 2 is not yet available for preorder. Preorders are unlikely to open until after the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2nd. However, we've compiled essential information to help you prepare for this major console launch.

Register Your Interest

While preorders aren't live, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive email notifications when preorders begin. GameStop also has a listing, but it's expected to remain unavailable until April.

Additional Preorder Tips

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals: Stay updated on social media platforms like Bluesky and X (formerly Twitter).
• Monitor Major Retailers: Keep an eye on Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon Caution: Amazon's recent track record with Nintendo products suggests other retailers may be a more reliable option for securing a preorder.

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Mario Kart 9 Preorders

Mario Kart 9, briefly shown in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is a confirmed title. Preorders are expected to coincide with console preorders, and a bundled release is also anticipated.

Switch 2 Pricing

While unconfirmed, the Switch 2 is speculated to cost between \$399 and \$499. Analysts suggest \$400 as an optimal price point. For comparison:

• Nintendo Switch: \$299
• Nintendo Switch OLED: \$349
• Nintendo Switch Lite: \$199

Switch 2 Release Date

A 2025 release is planned, with more precise details expected during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a launch in the second half of the year.

Stay informed for the latest Switch 2 news, including preorder updates, pricing, and game announcements.

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

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Upcoming Switch 2 Games

Speculation suggests that many games announced for the current Switch will also release on the Switch 2, including Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. The extent of graphical and performance improvements remains to be seen.

Reports also indicate potential ports of several Xbox games, including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, along with Ubisoft titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed Shadows (at a later date).