The Nintendo Switch 2: A Preorder Guide and What to Expect
Let's address the elephant in the room: Switch 2 preorders aren't open yet. Expect them to begin after the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. However, we've compiled key information to help you prepare for this highly anticipated launch.
Register Your Interest
While preorders aren't live, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive email alerts when preorders open. GameStop also has a listing, but it will likely remain unavailable until April.
Preorder Tips
- Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky, X) for updates on console, game, and accessory preorders.
- 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 showcased in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders are expected to launch alongside the console, potentially as part of a bundle.
Switch 2 Pricing
While unconfirmed, analysts predict a price between $399 and $499, with $400 considered the optimal price point. For comparison:
- Nintendo Switch: $299
- Nintendo Switch OLED: $349
- Nintendo Switch Lite: $199
Switch 2 Release Date
A 2025 release is planned, with specifics expected during the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a second-half 2025 launch.
Stay tuned for updates on preorders, pricing, and game announcements.
Mario Kart 9 - First Look
Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation
Several titles are speculated for the Switch 2, including:
- Games already announced for the Switch (Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam).
- Potentially many Xbox games (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection).
- Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed Mirage (launch window) and Assassin's Creed Shadows (later release).
