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 launch.

Register Your Interest

While preorders are unavailable, Best Buy allows you to register your interest, ensuring you receive email notifications when preorders commence. GameStop also has an official listing, but it will likely remain unavailable until April.

Additional Tips:

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky and X) for preorder updates on the console, games, and accessories.
• Monitor major retailers: Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon's reliability for Nintendo products in 2024 is questionable; 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 will likely open alongside the console's preorders, potentially bundled with the console itself.

Switch 2 Price

While unconfirmed, analysts predict a price between $399 and $499, with $400 considered the optimal price point. This is in comparison to the current Switch models:

• Nintendo Switch: $299
• Nintendo Switch OLED: $349
• Nintendo Switch Lite: $199

Switch 2 Release Date

A 2025 release is anticipated, with more precise details expected during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a second-half 2025 launch.

Stay informed for the latest news, including preorder updates, pricing, and game announcements.

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

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 releasing on Switch 2, potentially with enhanced visuals and performance. Reports also suggest potential ports of several Xbox games (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection) and Ubisoft titles (Assassin's Creed Mirage, Assassin's Creed Shadows).