Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Go Live April 9

Nintendo fans won't have to wait much longer to get their hands on the Switch 2. The successor to one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time is slated to release June 5, Nintendo announced during its hour-long livestream that fully lifted the veil on the Switch 2. You also don't have to wait much longer to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2, as Nintendo revealed that major retailers will open reservations online and in stores on April 9. You'll have two options to choose from, the Switch 2 on its own for $450 or the Switch 2 bundled with Mario Kart World for $500.

Major retailers are starting to create store pages for the Switch 2 system as well as first-party accessories and games. GameSpot's Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide will continue to evolve as more product listings pop up. In addition to the two Switch 2 console options, you'll find all of the first-party accessories along with pricing details and preorder availability for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games arriving on launch day and beyond.

See all Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, accessories, and games at:

• Best Buy
• Walmart

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Tour Bundle

$500 (valued at $530) | Limited Availability

Mario Kart World is the Nintendo Switch 2's marquee launch exclusive. If you want to play the next evolution in Nintendo's wildly popular racing series, you will need to upgrade to the Switch 2. And considering Mario Kart World on its own is priced at $80 in digital and physical formats, the $500 bundle will save you $30 compared to buying the console game individually.

Nintendo says the Mario Kart World Switch 2 console bundle will only be available in limited quantities through Fall 2025--though it could sell out sooner. We expect this bundle to be the more popular pick of the Switch 2 console options when preorders open on April 9. Best Buy and Walmart have store listings for the bundle.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Console Preorders

$450 | Releases June 5

Here's a quick look at the Nintendo Switch 2's technical specifications and notable features:

• Supports up to 60fps in 4K resolution (docked)
• Supports up to 120fps in 1080p resolution (docked)
• 7.9-inch HD LCD display supports HDR, VRR, and up to 120fps
• Built-in stand for tabletop mode
• Joy-Con 2 Controllers attach magnetically
• Joy-Con 2 Controllers can be used like computer mice
• GameChat lets you talk to friends at the press of the new C button
• GameCube games added to Switch Online + Expansion Pack members

Nintendo Switch 2: What's in the box?

• Switch 2 console with 7.9-inch LCD display
• Two of Nintendo's new Joy-Con controllers
• Joy-Con 2 grip for TV mode
• Joy-Con 2 straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock for TV mode
• AC adapter with USB-C charging cable
• High-speed HDMI cable

We know of at least five retailers in the US who will be taking preorders for the console on its own for $450 starting April 9: Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Target, and the Nintendo Store. It's unknown at this time if Amazon will add the Switch 2 or the upcoming first-party games and accessories to its inventory.

• See at Best Buy
• See at Walmart
• See at GameStop
• Target's Nintendo store page
• Amazon's Nintendo store page
• Register at Nintendo Store

Best Buy will be hosting a midnight launch for the Switch 2 at many of its locations. If interested, you should check with your local Best Buy and ensure you choose in-store pickup when placing your order online.

See at Best Buy

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The major unknown at the moment is Amazon--and not just when it comes to preorders. There's a chance, and perhaps a good one, that Amazon won't carry the Nintendo Switch 2 in general, or at least not at launch. Amazon is the only major retailer without a mention or Switch 2 banner on its site. When it comes to video games, the retailer's Nintendo store page hasn't been updated in months.

For the past year, the relationship between Amazon and Nintendo has clearly been rocky. Amazon hasn't stocked the vast majority of first-party Nintendo Switch games, both new releases and hits from years past. Perhaps more telling is the fact that Amazon didn't carry the 2024 Nintendo Switch holiday bundles, the Hyrule Edition Switch Lite, or the recently released Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED console bundle. We've reached out to Amazon to see if it expects to have the Nintendo Switch 2 in stock and will update this story if we receive clarification. If Amazon is planning on carrying the Switch 2, its Nintendo store page will likely update in the coming days.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder Bonuses?

Video game consoles typically don't come with preorder bonuses in the same way that games often do, but with Nintendo products, retailers often have exclusive bonuses. These range from practical products themed around Nintendo, such as tote bags and popcorn buckets, to display pieces and little trinkets. One unknown retailer is rumored to have a collectible coin for those who preorder the Switch 2. We will update this article as Switch 2 preorder bonuses are confirmed.

Nintendo Switch 2 First-Party Accessories

All of the Nintendo Switch 2 accessories below, with the exception of the branded microSD cards, are manufactured by Nintendo. The first-party accessories will be available to preorder when console preorders go live on April 9, and the vast majority of them will be carried by major retailers. Best Buy has store listings for nine Switch 2 accessories so far.

• Switch 2 Pro Controller -- $80
• Switch 2 Camera -- $50
• Joy-Con 2 Controllers (2-Pack) -- $90
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip -- $35
• Joy-Con 2 Straps (2-Pack) -- $13
• Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) -- $20
• Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector -- $35
• Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case -- $80
• Switch 2 AC Adapter -- $30
• Switch 2 Dock Set -- $110 | Possibly exclusive to the Nintendo Store
• Nintendo-branded microSD Express Cards
• GameCube Wireless Controller for Switch 2 | Nintendo Switch Online-member exclusive

Arguably the most notable official Switch 2 accessory is the new Pro Controller, which has a new C button, two remappable back buttons, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Nintendo also unveiled the Switch 2 Camera, which can be used for the console's new GameChat feature.

If you want an extra pair of Switch 2 Joy-Con Controllers, they will be available to purchase in pairs for $90 or individually (price TBD). Other Joy-Con accessories available at launch include a Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip for $35, a two-pack of racing wheel attachments for $20, and Joy-Con 2 straps (two-pack) for $13. You will only need the straps if you lose the ones that come with the controllers.

Nintendo will also have two official carrying cases at launch: a $35 hardshell carrying case with a screen protector and cleaning cloth and the All-In-One Carrying Case for $90. The former is designed for the handheld with Joy-Con 2 Controllers attached, while the latter is for the console, dock, extra controllers, and cables. If you want an extra Switch 2 dock for another room in your house, a Dock Set with an AC adapter, USB-C cable, and HDMI cable will be available at launch for $110.

The Switch 2 has 256GB of internal storage and is expandable via microSD Express Cards. This is a newer, faster form of microSD that is still in its infancy. Nintendo-branded SanDisk and Samsung microSD Express Cards were revealed during the Nintendo Direct, but you can use existing microSD Express cards--and probably save some cash in the process. Check out our roundup of the microSD Express cards from SanDisk and Lexar that are available today.

In the coming weeks, you can expect third-party accessory manufacturers to reveal new controllers, carrying cases, grips, screen protectors, and other accessories for Switch 2. Some third-party companies, such as the boundary-pushing manufacturer Dbrand, have been teasing Switch 2 accessories for months. Dbrand is creating a Switch 2 version of its popular (and very good) Killswitch grip case. You can reserve the Killswitch for Switch 2 now. Alternatively, you can preorder Satisfye's upcoming ZenGrip 2 for 20% off with promo code FOUNDER20.

You likely own a few "Switch 2" accessories already

The Nintendo Switch 2 is also backward compatible with Switch accessories such as headsets and controllers--to an extent. For example, your Switch Joy-Con Controllers will work in docked mode with the Switch 2, but you can't connect them to the tablet for handheld mode. Accessories such as your Nintendo Switch carrying case are also unlikely to be compatible with Switch 2. But your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and third-party gamepads such as the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Wireless Controller--our top pick for Nintendo Switch--will be compatible with Switch 2 from the jump. Nintendo has published a compatibility list that you can reference for first-party accessories.

Because of the sheer abundance of existing Switch accessories, there will likely be some interesting options to improve your Switch 2 experience at launch. The new Joy-Con don't appear to address one of the more common complaints about the default Switch 2 controllers: ergonomics. As such, grip cases and third-party alternatives for handheld mode will likely be popular this time around, too. Existing controllers like GameSir's G8 Plus could be of interest, as this Bluetooth controller is compatible with Switch and tablets of up to 8.5 inches. It will certainly be able to cradle the Switch 2, and we'd be surprised if it isn't able to connect to the console.

Nintendo Switch 2 Game Preorders

GameSpot will be creating dedicated preorder guides for all Nintendo Switch 2 launch games with physical editions as well as every major title for the platform that's slated to arrive in the months following launch. We're keeping a running list of confirmed Switch 2 games below and will add pertinent details such as price, preorder bonuses, and editions to choose from.

Prices for Nintendo Switch 2 games, including first-party exclusives, vary by title. For instance, Mario Kart World has an MSRP of $80, while Donkey Kong Bananza--a brand-new 3D adventure in which Donkey Kong wears pants and smashes stuff--will be $70 at launch.

Enhanced versions of Nintendo Switch hits like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild will cost $80 and $70, respectively. Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World as well as Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV will retail for $80 each, though both of these games will benefit from new playable content in addition to performance enhancements. If you own any of those games on Switch 2, a paid upgrade path will be available.

Third-party pricing appears to be highly variable, too. The HD Remaster of Bravely Default, one of the best RPGs on Nintendo 3DS, will only cost $40. Street Fighter 6, meanwhile, will cost $60 and features new in-game content and existing DLC.

Nintendo Switch 2 First-Party Games + Exclusives

• Mario Kart World -- $80 | June 5
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• Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (Digital Only) -- June 5
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- $70 | June 5
  • See at Walmart
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom -- $80 | June 5
  • See at Walmart
• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Square Enix) -- $40 | June 5
  • See at Walmart
• Survival Kids (Konami) -- June 5
• Donkey Kong Bananza -- $70 | July 17
  • See at Best Buy
  • See at Walmart
• Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV -- $80 | July 24
  • See at Walmart
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World -- $80 | August 28
  • See at Walmart
• Metroid Prime 4: Beyond -- 2025
• Kirby Air Riders -- 2025
• Pokemon Legends: Z-A -- Late 2025
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Koei-Tecmo) -- Winter 2025/26
• The Duskbloods (From Software) -- 2026

The Switch 2 will also have an exclusive Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership perk: a selection of GameCube games. A handful of titles will be available at launch, including The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and F-Zero GX. Check out our roundup for the full list of confirmed GameCube games that will land on Switch Online at launch and beyond.

Third-party Nintendo Switch 2 Games

• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma -- June 5
• Split Fiction -- June 5
• Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade - June 5
• Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Edition -- $60 | June 5
  • See at Walmart
• Civilization 7 -- June 5
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition --June 5
• Hogwarts Legacy -- June 5
• Yakuza 0 Director's Cut -- June 5
• Fortnite -- June 5
• Hogwarts Legacy -- June 5
• Nobubaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition -- June 5
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S -- June 5
• Fast Fusion -- June 5
• Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition -- June 5
• Deltarune Chapters 1-4 -- June 5
• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion -- September 5
• Borderlands 4 -- 2025
• Elden Ring Tarnished Edition -- 2025
• Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 -- Summer 2025
• Hades -- 2025
• Star Wars Outlaws -- 2025
• Madden NFL Football -- TBA
• EA Sports FC -- TBA
• NBA 2K -- TBA
• WWE 2K -- TBA
• Project 007 (James Bond) -- TBA
• Hollow Knight: Silksong -- TBA
• Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions -- 2026

This list is developing...