Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Where to Buy, Sign Up for Interest, and More

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, Best Buy allows you to register your interest, ensuring you receive email 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 updates on console, game, and accessory preorders.
• Monitor major retailers: Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon's 2024 Nintendo product availability has been inconsistent; 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 are expected to launch alongside the console, possibly 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. This compares to the current Switch prices: Switch ($299), Switch OLED ($349), and Switch Lite ($199).

A 2025 release is planned, with more details expected on April 2nd. Preview events extending to June 2025 suggest a second-half 2025 launch.

Stay tuned for 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). Expect enhanced visuals and performance.
• Xbox games (Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Halo: The Master Chief Collection), potentially most Xbox games if performance allows.
• Ubisoft titles, including Assassin's Creed Mirage (launch window) and Assassin's Creed Shadows (later release).