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 Now
While preorders aren't live, Best Buy allows you to register interest, guaranteeing email updates when preorders open. GameStop also has a listing, but it will likely remain unavailable until April.
Other 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: 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 shown in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders will likely launch alongside the console's preorders, potentially bundled together.
Switch 2 Pricing
While unconfirmed, price speculation ranges from $399 to $499. Analysts suggest $400 is optimal, balancing value and competition. For comparison:
- Nintendo Switch: $299
- Nintendo Switch OLED: $349
- Nintendo Switch Lite: $199
A $400 price seems plausible given the hinted improvements.
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.
Upcoming Switch 2 Games
Speculation points to several titles:
- Games already announced for the Switch will likely come to Switch 2 (Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam).
- Reports suggest several Xbox games (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection) and Ubisoft titles (Assassin's Creed Mirage, Assassin's Creed Shadows) are in development for the Switch 2.
Mario Kart 9 - First Look
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