Sun Apr 20 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open April 24th; Prices Mostly Confirmed

**REDMOND, WA – April 18, 2025** – Nintendo today announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24th, 2025. The launch date remains June 5th, 2025. While the console’s price ($449.99) and the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle price ($499.99) remain as previously announced, several accessories will see price adjustments due to changing market conditions.

The company confirmed pricing for launch titles *Mario Kart World* ($79.99) and *Donkey Kong Bananza* ($69.99), both available digitally and physically. However, consumers should note updated pricing for accessories including the Pro Controller ($84.99), Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip ($39.99), Camera ($54.99), Dock Set ($119.99), carrying cases, and the AC adapter. A full list of updated accessory prices is available on the Nintendo website.

Nintendo apologized for the delay in opening pre-orders and emphasized that further price adjustments to Nintendo products remain possible depending on future market conditions. The company expressed gratitude for consumer patience and excitement for the Switch 2 launch.

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