Switch 2 Preorders: Sign Up for Updates

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 crucial information to help you prepare for this highly anticipated launch.

Register Your Interest

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

Additional Tips for Securing a Preorder

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky and X) for preorder updates on the console, games, and accessories.
• Monitor major retailers: Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon's 2024 Nintendo product availability has been limited; other retailers might be a safer bet.

What Do You Think of the Reveal?

Mario Kart 9 Preorders

Mario Kart 9, briefly shown in the announcement trailer, is confirmed for the Switch 2. Preorders are expected to launch alongside console preorders, potentially bundled with the console.

Switch 2 Pricing and Release Date

Pricing is unconfirmed, but speculation ranges from $399 to $499, with $400 considered a likely sweet spot. The release date is currently slated for 2025, with more details expected in the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a second-half 2025 launch.

Current Nintendo Switch Pricing:

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

Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation

Several games are speculated for the Switch 2, including:

• Metroid Prime 4
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A
• Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
• Potentially most, if not all, Xbox games (including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection)
• Assassin's Creed Mirage (launch window) and Assassin's Creed Shadows (later release)

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Stay tuned for further updates on the Switch 2!