After a long wait, we finally have the all-important Nintendo Switch 2 price details. The much-hyped follow-up console is launching at $449.99 / £395.99, with a Mario Kart World bundle option for $499.99 / £429.99. Yes, it might be a little more expensive than some of us were hoping for, but at least now we know how much we have to save up and how much time we have to do it.
Funnily enough, we didn't get the Nintendo Switch 2 pricing information during the Switch 2 Direct but in a press release following the presentation. By that point, we already knew the Nintendo Switch 2 release date, which lands on June 5, 2025. But thanks to the latest details, we know how much we can expect to spend and when pre-orders open. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin on April 9 in the US and April 8 in the UK, so you've got a few days to prepare.
@pockettactics We got to check out the #NintendoSwitch2 ahead of its June release date, and this year's most-anticipated console is well worth the wait 🎮✨
While the Switch 2's price point of $449.99 might make it significantly more expensive than the original, which launched at $299.99, it makes sense when you take factors such as increased demand, changing global trade tariffs, and rising manufacturing costs into account. It's also worth noting that our list of the best handheld consoles has some even more expensive options in there, including the Asus ROG Ally X and Steam Deck OLED, so while the Switch 2 is a little pricier than we were hoping for, it'll still be one of the more affordable handhelds capable of playing triple-A games.
With pre-orders close on the horizon, we're expecting all the big-name retailers to offer the Nintendo Switch 2, including Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and others. We're also expecting Nintendo to offer the console to users, but it might be a bit more complicated, with pre-orders requiring a Nintendo Switch Online account, which a lot of potential users might not yet have. Either way, we'll keep an eye out for the best possible deals as they go live, as well as stock levels, which we're hoping don't deplete too quickly.
With that, you're caught up with all the Nintendo Switch 2 price details following the latest Nintendo Direct. Still, if you're not convinced and thinking about spending your money elsewhere, be sure to check out our guides to the best gaming tablets and the best retro handhelds while you're here, with plenty of more affordable options for gaming on the go. Or, if you're happy to stick it out with your original Switch, check out our list of the best Switch games for something new to play.
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