Nintendo Switch 2 U.S. Preorder Launch with Consistent Pricing

April 18, 2025, 9:20 am

Multiple reports confirm that Nintendo is moving forward with its U.S. preorder launch for the highly anticipated Switch 2, set to begin on April 24. Despite concerns over rising tariffs potentially impacting costs, Nintendo has kept the base console’s price steady—reported to be around $449.99 to $450—while hinting at a modest increase in accessory costs. The uniform focus across the stories underscores a coordinated announcement about the launch schedule and pricing stability in the face of tariff uncertainties.

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theverge.com / Target announces when its Switch 2 preorders will kick off

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androidheadlines.com / How and when you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2

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wired.com / The Nintendo Switch 2 Price Won’t Get Hit By Trump’s Tariffs

Preorders for the console will resume next week at the previously announced price of $450, but accessories are getting more expensive.

gizmodo.com / Nintendo Sets New Official Date for U.S. Switch 2 Preorders

The Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start real soon. Those who want a console at launch June 5 should get in line as soon as possible.

cnbc.com / Nintendo Switch 2 retail preorder to begin April 24 following tariff delays

Retail preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system will begin on April 24.

techcrunch.com / The Nintendo Switch 2 will still cost $450 in the US, despite tariffs

Nintendo announced on Friday that it will open Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S. on April 24, following a delay due to the Trump administration’s hefty tariffs. Fans feared the long-awaited console would spike in price due to Trump’s export rules on international goods, but Nintendo confirmed the...

tomshardware.com / Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start April 24 — the system still costs $449.99

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start on April 24 in the United States, and the price isn't changing from the original $449.99.

arstechnica.com / Nintendo raises planned Switch 2 accessory prices amid tariff “uncertainty”

Price for hardware and games remain steady, delayed US pre-orders open April 24.

cnet.com / Switch 2 U.S. Preorders Starting April 24, Price Staying at $450, Nintendo Confirms

Accessories, however, will see a little increase in price.

bgr.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will still start April 24 for $449.99

We’ll always remember the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event because it coincided with Trump’s new tariffs announcements that would continue to escalate in the weeks … The post Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will still start April 24 for $449.99 appeared first on BGR.

theverge.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start April 24th and the price is still $449.99

Nintendo has announced a new date for when Switch 2 preorders will kick off in the US; April 24th. As a part of the announcement, Nintendo said that the price of the Switch 2 will remain at $449.99 despite fears that the Trump administration’s new tariff policy would lead to increased pricing for...


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