Can you believe it’s been almost nine years since the Nintendo Switch was first introduced? Despite much skepticism, Nintendo completely changed the landscape of gaming as we know it. And if it weren’t for the Switch, we might not have seen the rise of various Android and Windows gaming handhelds.
Nevertheless, after being announced earlier this year, you can finally pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2! We’ve rounded up all of the games and accessories that you can think of, so you can get everything you need to pair with your new Switch 2!
When and Where to Pre-order Switch 2
- Best Buy: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Midnight ET.
- Walmart: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Midnight ET.
- Target: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Midnight ET.
- GameStop: Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11am ET.
How Much Is the Switch 2?
Despite pre-orders being delayed amidst the ongoing tariff war, Nintendo confirmed that it would not be raising the Switch 2 prices. Which means that, at launch, the Switch 2 costs $449.99, while the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle comes in at $499.99.
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
As a result of not increasing the price of the Switch 2, Nintendo also confirmed that we would see higher prices for various accessories. Although we aren’t yet sure how this will play out for third-party accessory makers, some retailers have already changed and set prices according to Nintendo’s plans.
Amibo
- Tulin: The Legend of Zelda Series – $29.99
- Yunobo: The Legend of Zelda Series – $29.99
- Sidon: The Legend of Zelda Series – $29.99
- Riju: The Legend of Zelda Series – $29.99
- STREET FIGHTER 6 Luke – $39.99
- STREET FIGHTER 6 Jamie – $39.99
- STREET FIGHTER 6 Kimberly – $39.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Games
- Mario Kart World | June 5
- Donkey Kong Bananza | July 17
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – NSW2 | June 5
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – NSW2 | June 5
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – NSW2 + Star-Crossed World | August 28
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – NSW2 + Jamboree TV | July 24
- STREET FIGHTER 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition | June 5
- BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster | June 5
- No Sleep for Kaname Date – From AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES Aiba Edition | July 25
- Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar | August 27
- Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion | September 5
- Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma Standard Edition | June 5
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