Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S.
Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S.
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I guess their taking an L on the consoles.
Can we get a comparison between the old and new prices? $85 for a pro controller is pretty painful.
It’s going to sell great, the games will sell well, and we will have a new precedent for stupidly expensive games.
>Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced at $499.99. Pricing for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will also remain unchanged at launch.
>However, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions. Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.
>Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price – As of April 18, 2025
>•Nintendo Switch 2 – $449.99
>•Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $499.99
>•Mario Kart World – $79.99
>•Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99
>•Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99 ($79.99)
>•Joy-Con 2 Pair – $94.99 ($89.99)
>•Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $39.99 ($34.99)
>•Joy-Con 2 Strap – $13.99
>•Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $24.99 ($19.99)
>•Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $54.99 ($49.99)
>•Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $119.99 ($109.99)
>•Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $39.99 ($34.99)
>•Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $84.99 ($79.99)
>•Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $34.99 ($29.99)
>•Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 – $59.99
EDIT: prices in parentheses reflect April 2nd, announce day pricing on accessories. Most have received a minimum $5 increase.
And Canada too right…. Right?
Going to pass for now
so they didn’t increase the price because of the tariffs at all?
Nah I’m good bro
IMPORTANCE NOTE: the Switch 2 and games will not see price increases, but accessories will. See article for specific increases.
I’m sure it will have no trouble selling… just not to me.
Accessory price changes:
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $80 to $85
Joy-Con 2 controllers: $90 to $95
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $35 to $40
Joy-Con 2 Strap: $13 to $14
Joy-Con 2 Wheel (set of two): $20 to $25
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $50 to $55
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set (includes Switch 2 Dock, AC adapter, USB-C cable and Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable: $110 to $120
Nintendo Switch 2 Carry Case & Screen Protector: $34 to $40
Nintendo Switch 2 All-in-One Carry Case: $79 to $85
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29 to $35
Mario Kart World is $110 Canadian… Absolutely insane.
Prices for Canada:
Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin in Canada on April 24, 2025. Pricing for Nintendo Switch 2 in Canada will remain at $629.99 for the standalone model, and $699.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle.
We apologize for the retail pre-order delay. We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price – As of April 18, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 – $629.99
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $699.99
Mario Kart World – $109.99
Donkey Kong Bananza – $99.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $109.99
Joy-Con 2 Pair – $124.99
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $49.99
Joy-Con 2 Strap – $19.99
Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $29.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $69.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $154.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $49.99
Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $109.99
Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $39.99
Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 – $84.99
And here we are in Europe paying 90€ for the physical version of fucking Mario Kart
$95 for a joycon pair is insane.
In all honesty… I’m okay with it being the same price… was afraid the tariffs would make it a lot worse
Don’t worry, America will do their part in selling Nintendo Switch 2 out.
Tarifs or no Tarifs
They must have some juicy margin to eat the tariff, which goes to show how confident they were in picking the high price.
$15 bucks for basic joycon straps???
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised by a company thats now trying to charge $10 for a hardware tutorial “game” that should be a free pack-in.
People saying all these prices make sense because inflation vs 1990s.
But watch when Nintendo hits record profits this year. It won’t be because of *inflation* it’ll be because of greedy pricing.
Good thing there’s zero reason to get a switch 2 at launch
120 for the base is insane
People are gonna buy them up still. Other companies will take note and gaming about to get a lot more expensive.
I refuse to buy a console that chargers so much for their games.
Don’t buy it if you want Nintendo to hurt.
Then no thank you
Yall enjoy $90 mario. ima go ahead and sing sea shanties with my maties.
Not the 80 dollars for the carrying case…
Man foh
I love how nintendo can get away with a machine that’s nearly 2 generations behind, and introduce an already existing mechanic (making a racing series open world) and thinks that means it’s worth 80 bucks
Well I can’t wait for an emulator
I’m confused why they bothered to hold them at all then 🌺
Holy shit the accessories are expensive $90 for a controller? $85 for the pro controller is insane
Get fucked Nintendo.
People paying this are the same people who tuck their wife’s boyfriend into bed.