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

The Nintendo Switch 2: A Preorder Guide and What We Know So Far

Let's address the elephant in the room: Switch 2 preorders aren't open yet. Expect them to begin after the 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, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive email updates when preorders open. GameStop also has a listing, but it's likely unavailable until April.

Additional Preorder Tips:

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

Mario Kart 9 Preorders

Mario Kart 9, briefly shown in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders will likely launch alongside the console's preorders, potentially as part of a bundle.

Switch 2 Pricing and Release Date

Pricing is unconfirmed, but speculation ranges from $399 to $499, with $400 considered a likely "sweet spot." This compares to the current Switch prices: Switch ($299), Switch OLED ($349), and 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 second-half 2025 launch.

Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation

Expect current and future Switch titles (Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Professor Layton) to be ported, potentially with enhanced visuals and performance. Reports suggest Xbox games (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection) and Ubisoft titles (Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed Shadows) are also in the pipeline.

Stay tuned for further updates on the Switch 2, including preorder information, pricing, and game announcements.