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 aren't live, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive updates when preorders open. GameStop also has a listing, though it will likely remain unavailable until after the April announcement.

Additional Tips for Securing a Preorder

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky and X) for updates on console, game, and accessory preorders.
• Monitor major retailers such as Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon's reliability for Nintendo products in 2024 has been questionable; other retailers might be a safer bet.

Mario Kart 9: A Confirmed Title

Mario Kart 9, briefly showcased in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders will likely coincide with the console's preorders, and a bundled release is a strong possibility.

Pricing and Release Date Speculation

Nintendo hasn't revealed the Switch 2's price, but estimates range from $399 to $499. Analysts suggest $400 is the optimal price point. Consider the current Switch models:

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

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

Stay tuned for further updates on preorders, pricing, and game announcements.

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation

Several titles are likely candidates for the Switch 2:

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