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

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 were initially scheduled to launch worldwide on April 9. However, due to economic disruptions caused by Trump's tariffs, Nintendo had to delay pre-orders in the U.S., followed by Canada. Meanwhile, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.

According to a FAQ on Nintendo’s official website, the first round of invitations for pre-ordering through the My Nintendo Store will begin on May 8, 2025. There is currently no information available regarding retail pre-orders.

Nintendo has stated that additional batches of invitation emails will be sent out "periodically" until the My Nintendo Store opens pre-orders to everyone.

The initial invitation emails will be sent on a first-come, first-served basis to "eligible registrants who meet the priority criteria," as explained by Nintendo. Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours from the time the email is sent to complete their purchase.

To be eligible for a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invitation, you must meet the following priority requirements:

• 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 have accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Boxes

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Nintendo has not yet confirmed whether it will maintain the previously announced pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if there will be price increases. Some analysts have expressed concerns that the ongoing tariff war may force Nintendo to raise the base price of the Switch 2 above $449.99, but no official announcement has been made.

It's worth noting that Nintendo is offering a special 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 for a limited time only.

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 covered reactions to Nintendo’s decision to price Switch 2 games at $80, including insights from analysts explaining the reasons behind this move.

Elsewhere, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the cost of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, by referencing the story of the Wii pack-in game, Wii Sports, through indirect tweets.