Switch 2 Pre-Order Invitations Dates Set for U.S. and Canada

The much-anticipated pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 were originally scheduled to commence globally on April 9. However, economic turbulence stemming from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration led Nintendo to postpone the pre-order launch in the United States and Canada. Despite this, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, such as the UK.

According to an FAQ section on Nintendo's official website, the initial wave of pre-order invitations will be dispatched starting May 8, 2025, exclusively for the My Nintendo Store. As of now, there is no information available regarding pre-orders through retail outlets.

Nintendo has announced that additional batches of invitation emails will be sent out "periodically" until the purchasing option on the My Nintendo Store becomes available to all customers.

The initial invitations will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible registrants who meet specific priority criteria, as outlined by Nintendo. Those who receive an invitation will have a 72-hour window from the time the email is sent to complete their purchase.

The priority requirements for receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invitation are as follows:

• You must have purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have maintained any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and accumulated a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours.

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Nintendo has not yet confirmed whether they will adhere to the previously announced pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if they will implement price increases. Some analysts have raised concerns that the ongoing tariff disputes might compel Nintendo to raise the base price of the Nintendo Switch 2 above $449.99, but no official statement has been released on this matter.

It's noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the cost of the game by $30. However, this bundle is available only as a limited-time offer.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has gathered various reactions to Nintendo's decision to set the price at $80 for the Switch 2 generation, including insights from analysts who have explained the reasoning behind this move.

Additionally, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has addressed the controversy over Nintendo's decision to charge for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, with indirect references to the success of the Wii pack-in game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.