Switch 2 Preorders Could Open As Soon As April 21, According To New Leak

While Nintendo fans continue to wait for official news on Switch 2 preorders in the US, a new report from a prominent leaker posted on April 15 suggests that preorders could begin as early as April 21 in the US. The leaker, billbil-kun, initially reported that preorders in Canada appeared set to open on April 23, according to information gathered from retailers. As for preorders in the US, billbil-kun uncovered information from retailers that pointed to April 21 or April 30.

At this point, the main detail to glean from these leaks is that retailers expect preorders to open before the end of the month. Whether it happens on one of those dates or a different day is really anyone's guess until Nintendo actually announces a new Switch 2 preorder date. What we do know is that the Switch 2's global release date is still slated for June 5.

Nintendo has not revealed any new details on the timing of US preorders since it issued a statement on April 4 delaying the opening date in the US from the originally scheduled April 9 start. A few days later, Nintendo announced preorders would also be delayed in Canada. Switch 2 preorders still opened in other countries, including the UK, on April 9.

When preorders do eventually go live in the US, the Switch 2 will be available on its own or in a bundle with Mario Kart World. It's unclear if the console and/or the bundle will receive price increases. Nintendo originally announced the console would cost $450 on its own and $500 with Mario Kart World in the United States. Both options will likely be hot commodities. Preorders from Amazon UK for the console and Mario Kart bundle sold out within hours.

Despite the uncertainties surrounding preorders, major retailers have retained store pages for the Switch 2 console as well as first-party accessories and games. First-party games and other Switch 2 exclusives will be available to order in the US when console preorders open. Select third-party multiplatform Switch 2 games are already up for preorder, though, including Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion.

GameSpot's Nintendo Switch 2 preorder guide will continue to evolve as more product listings pop up and Nintendo reveals its revised plan for North American preorders. 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.

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Editor's Note: All prices for Nintendo Switch 2 hardware and games listed in this story are subject to change. We will update this story with the new preorder date and any adjustments to pricing when we learn more.

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World 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. Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop 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: Walmart, Target, GameStop, Best Buy, and the Nintendo Store.

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• Amazon's Nintendo store page
• Register at Nintendo Store

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Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date & Delivery Times

The Nintendo Switch 2 releases June 5, but when will you actually get your hands on the console if you secure a preorder? So far, the answer to that question is also June 5.

If you preorder from Walmart, the retailer will deliver your console by 9 AM local time on launch day. That's a fairly unprecedented guarantee for a gaming launch.

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.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 be sold on Amazon?

Unfortunately, Amazon has yet to create a store page for the Nintendo Switch 2 or any first-party games and accessories. You can still find third-party Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories at Amazon, but it appears the retailer won't be an option when preorders open. This isn't entirely unexpected, though. Amazon hasn't stocked the vast majority of first-party Switch games, both new releases and past hits, since early last year.

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, and the vast majority of them will be carried by major retailers. Best Buy, Walmart, and Target have store listings for many of the Switch 2's accessories.

• Switch 2 Pro Controller -- $80
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• Switch 2 Camera -- $50
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• Joy-Con 2 Controllers (2-Pack) -- $90
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• Joy-Con 2 (Right, Red Strap) -- $50
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• Joy-Con 2 (Left, Blue Strap) -- $50
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• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip -- $35
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• Joy-Con 2 Straps (2-Pack) -- $13
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• Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) -- $20
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• Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector -- $35
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• Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case -- $80
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• Switch 2 AC Adapter -- $30
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• Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card -- $60
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• Switch 2 Dock Set -- $110
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• SanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card
• 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 for $50 each. 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. Nintendo-branded Samsung microSD Express 256GB Cards cost $60, but you can use existing microSD Express cards, too. Check out our roundup of the microSD Express cards from SanDisk and Lexar that are available today.

Nintendo Switch 2 Third-Party Accessories

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.

Meanwhile, GameStop has its own range of Switch 2 accessories, including carrying cases, Joy-Con grips, and microSD Express cards--most of which are cheaper than the Nintendo-branded counterparts.

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 and the newly released Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller 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
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• The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom -- $80 | June 5
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• Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (Square Enix) -- $40 | June 5
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• Survival Kids (Konami) -- June 5
• Donkey Kong Bananza -- $70 | July 17
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• Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV -- $80 | July 24
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• Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World -- $80 | August 28
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• 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 -- $70 | June 5
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• Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Earth Dancer Edition -- $110 (with Switch 2 upgrade)
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• Split Fiction -- June 5
• Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade - June 5
• Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition -- $60 | June 5
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• 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
• Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar -- $60 | August 27
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• Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaaar Premium Edition -- $80 | August 27
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• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion -- $70 | September 5
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• Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition -- $100 | September 5
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• 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...

Zelda and Street Fighter Amiibo

Nintendo is also releasing seven new Amiibo figures on launch day. Four Champions from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will finally get the Amiibo figure treatment. Prices have increased from $16 to $20 for these four Amiibo. A figure based on Mineru's Construct will launch at a later date, though we suspect this will be a larger, more expensive Amiibo.

Street Fighter 6, which will be available on Switch 2 at launch, will have three Amiibo figures of its own. The pricing for these is a bit strange, especially since the game itself will be $60. Each of the three Street Fighter Amiibo cost $30, half the price of the game.

• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Tulin -- $20
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Yunobo -- $20
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Sidon -- $20
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• Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Riju -- $20
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• Street Fighter 6: Jamie -- $30
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• Street Fighter 6: Luke -- $30
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• Street Fighter 6: Kimberly -- $30
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