Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Where to Buy, Sign Up for Interest, and More

The Nintendo Switch 2: A Preorder Guide and What to Expect

Let's address the elephant in the room: No, the Switch 2 isn't available for preorder yet. Preorders will likely open after the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2nd. However, we've compiled key information to help you prepare for this highly anticipated console launch.

Register Your Interest

While preorders aren't live, Best Buy allows you to register your interest. This ensures you receive email alerts when preorders begin. GameStop also has a listing, but it will likely remain unavailable until April.

Additional Tips for Securing a Preorder

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky and X) for updates on console, game, and accessory preorders.
• Monitor major retailers like Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon's track record with Nintendo products in 2024 suggests other retailers might be a safer bet for securing a preorder.

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Mario Kart 9 Preorders

Mario Kart 9, briefly showcased in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed for the console. Preorders will likely launch alongside the console's preorders, and a bundled version is a strong possibility.

Switch 2 Pricing

Nintendo hasn't confirmed pricing, but speculation ranges from $399 to $499. Analysts suggest $400 is the optimal price point. For comparison:

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

A $400 price tag seems plausible given the hinted improvements.

Switch 2 Release Date

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

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

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation

Several games are likely to appear on the Switch 2:

• Games announced for the Switch (Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam).
• Potentially many Xbox games (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection).
• Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed Mirage (launch window) and Assassin's Creed Shadows (later release).