Interesting news is coming soon for Nintendo fans! Reports indicate that pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories may open at select retailers across the United States by the end of this month.
According to billbill-kun, who often shares inside information about retail listings ahead of official announcements, several US stores have updated their systems to suggest pre-orders could kick off between April 21 and April 30. Notably, accessories like the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller are expected to be available for pre-order starting on April 30.
🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸
Through some US retailers, I've found conflicting data for pre-order start date of NS2 Hardware:
For Switch 2 Consoles:
📅 Apr 21 or Apr 30 depending on retailerFor accessories like Switch 2 Pro controller,
📅 Apr 30I'll keep you updated for any data change pic.twitter.com/4rPThyZRBz
— billbil-kun (@billbil_kun) April 15, 2025
This development follows reports from Canada, where pre-orders might begin as early as April 23. Earlier this month, there were delays regarding these pre-orders in North America. Nintendo has indicated they’ll synchronize availability across both countries to align the launch timing and prevent customers from crossing borders to secure early orders.
A key question hanging over this announcement is pricing. While Nintendo confirmed that the launch date of June 5 will remain unchanged, whether or not there will be adjustments to the price tag remains unclear. The ongoing tariff situation may play a significant role here; recent policies introduced by US President Donald Trump have imposed tariffs affecting tech products manufactured abroad, particularly those made in China.
While devices like iPhones enjoy some exemptions from these tariffs, video game consoles do not share this benefit. This uncertainty raises questions about whether Nintendo might need to revise its initial pricing strategy of $449.99 for the new console.
