18 Apr pre order: Nintendo Switch pre-order date for US confirmed; launch price of $449.99 to remain unaffected by tariffs
Nintendo Switch 2: US pre-order earlier delayed over tariffs
On April 4, Nintendo had announced that it was delaying US pre-orders. The company had cited the uncertain market conditions stemming from President Donald Trump’s rapidly evolving tariff policy as the reason behind the decision. The pricing of the bundled offering of Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World will also remain unaltered, as per the company’s April 18 announcement.
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Here’s what Nintendo said on April 18
“At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch,” Nintendo said in its official release announcing Switch 2’s US pre-order date.
It, however, noted that Nintendo Switch 2 accessories would be subjected to “adjustments” on prices that were announced on April 2, citing “changes in market conditions”.
The communique’s repeated use of “at launch” also reflected the possibility that the prices reiterated by the company may not be permanent in nature. The release also said that future price adjustments for “any” Nintendo product is also possible depending on the “market conditions”.
Nintendo also published a guide of manufacturer’s suggested retail price for its products, and various bundled purchases, as of April 18. The list is as following:
– Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99
– Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World: $499.99 (Bundle)
– Mario Kart World: $79.99
– Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
– Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $84.99
– Joy-Con 2 Pair: $94.99
– Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $39.99
– Joy-Con 2 Strap: $13.99
– Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set: $24.99
– Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $54.99
– Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $119.99
– Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector: $39.99
– Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $84.99
– Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $34.99
– Samsung microSD Express Card (256 GB) for Nintendo Switch 2: $59.99
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FAQs
1 . When will the retail pre-order for Nintendo Switch 2 begin in the US?
The retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the US is slated to begin on April 24.
2 . What will the price of the Switch 2 be?
Nintendo has clarified that the price ‘at launch’ for the Switch 2 will be $449.99.
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