Nintendo Sets New Official Date for U.S. Switch 2 Preorders

The Switch 2 preorder train is back on its rails. Close to two weeks after pausing preorders, citing Trump’s ongoing tariff chaos, Nintendo set the new date for when you can take your place in line to April 24. If you were praying at your shrine to Shigeru Miyamoto that the Switch maker wouldn’t increase the price, don’t worry. The Switch 2 will still cost you $450 for the console, or $500 if you get it bundled with Mario Kart World. The console will still launch June 5. Preorders for those living in Canada are now also set for April 24. While the price for the console and the $500 bundle with Mario Kart World won’t change, accessories will cost more than their original suggested price. The Switch 2 Pro controllers and Joy-Cons 2 are increasing by $5 to $85 and $95, respectively. The Switch 2 Camera peripheral will set you back $55. ”Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions,” Nintendo said in its announcemen ... Read full article.