Nintendo has officially announced the U.S. pre-order date for the highly anticipated Switch 2, which will launch on April 24. Alongside this news, Nintendo reiterated that there will be no price adjustments for the console or the new Mario Kart World. Instead, fans can expect prices to remain steady despite previous speculation about potential changes due to tariffs.
You can read more details in an article published on Nintendo’s website. The article clarifies their commitment to maintaining current pricing levels: $450 for the Switch 2, $500 for a bundled deal with Mario Kart World, and $80 for the game itself, which some regions may see priced higher.
Detailed Pricing
The following is a list of all products related to the Switch 2, including accessories:
- Nintendo Switch 2 – $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $499.99
- Mario Kart World – $79.99
- Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99
- Joy-Con 2 Pair – $94.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $39.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap – $13.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $24.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $54.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $119.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $39.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $84.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $34.99
- Samsung microSD Express Card –256GB for Nintendo Switch 2- $59.99
The decision not to reduce prices may disappoint some consumers, especially considering competitors like PlayStation and Xbox offer alternatives at lower prices, $400 for a PS5 and around $300 for an Xbox Series S.
Tariff policies have shifted recently; while previous tariffs could have influenced pricing decisions, recent adjustments mean that most electronics, including gaming consoles, remain subject to a flat rate of around ten percent from certain countries, including China and Japan.
This situation suggests that complaints from gamers urging Nintendo to reconsider their prices are likely falling on deaf ears; thus far, there hasn’t been any indication that consumer feedback will lead them to lower these costs anytime soon.
