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 April 2nd Nintendo Direct. However, we've compiled key information to help you prepare for this highly anticipated launch.

Register Your Interest Now

While preorders aren't live, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive updates when preorders open. GameStop also has a listing, but it's likely to remain unavailable until April.

Here's how to maximize your chances:

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals: Stay updated on social media (Bluesky and X) for preorder announcements.
• Monitor Major Retailers: Keep tabs on Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon Caution: Amazon's Nintendo stock has been inconsistent in 2024. 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 launch alongside the console. A bundled console and game package is also a strong possibility.

Switch 2 Pricing and Release Date

Pricing remains unconfirmed, but estimates range from $399 to $499. Analysts suggest $400 as the optimal price point. Consider the current Switch prices:

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

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

Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation

Several titles are likely candidates for a Switch 2 release:

• Games already announced for the Switch (Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam).
• Potential Xbox ports (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection).
• Ubisoft titles (Assassin's Creed Mirage, potentially Assassin's Creed Shadows).

Stay tuned for further updates on the Switch 2, including preorder information, pricing, and game announcements.