The Nintendo Switch 2: Your Preorder Guide and What to Expect
The highly anticipated Switch 2 isn't available for preorder yet. Preorders will likely open after the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2nd. However, we've compiled key information to help you prepare for its launch.
Register Your Interest Now
While preorders aren't open, Best Buy allows you to register your interest for email updates. GameStop also has a listing, but it will remain unavailable until likely April.
Here's how to stay informed:
- Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky and X).
- Monitor major retailers: Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
- Amazon's reliability for Nintendo products is questionable in 2024, so other retailers might be a safer bet.
Mario Kart 9 Preorders
Mario Kart 9, briefly shown in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders are expected to open around the same time as the console. A Mario Kart 9 bundle is also a strong possibility.
Switch 2 Pricing and Release Date
The Switch 2 price is unconfirmed, but estimates range 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 2025 release is planned, with more details expected during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a launch in the second half of the year.
Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Speculation points to existing Switch titles (Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam) also launching on Switch 2, potentially with enhanced visuals and performance.
Reports suggest several Xbox games (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection) and Ubisoft titles (Assassin's Creed Mirage, Assassin's Creed Shadows) are also in the works for the Switch 2. The latter may launch later than the console's initial release.
