The Nintendo Switch 2: A Preorder Guide and What to Expect
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
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 unavailable until April.
Where to Preorder
Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media (Bluesky and X) for preorder updates. Keep tabs on major retailers including Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy. Amazon's track record with Nintendo products in 2024 is questionable, so other retailers might be a safer bet.
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Mario Kart 9 Preorders
Mario Kart 9, briefly showcased in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders will likely launch alongside the console, potentially bundled together.
Switch 2 Pricing and Release Date
Pricing is unconfirmed, but speculation ranges from $399 to $499, with $400 considered a likely "sweet spot." The current Switch models are priced at $299 (standard), $349 (OLED), and $199 (Lite).
A 2025 release is planned, with more details expected on April 2nd. Preview events extend to June 2025, suggesting a second-half 2025 launch.
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Upcoming Switch 2 Games: Speculation
Expect current and future Switch titles to be ported, including Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. The visual and performance improvements on Switch 2 remain to be seen.
Reports suggest numerous Xbox games, such as Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection, are coming to Switch 2, along with Ubisoft titles like Assassin's Creed Mirage (launch window) and Assassin's Creed Shadows (later release).
Stay tuned for further Switch 2 updates!