Finally, we have an official launch date and confirmed pricing for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. Available on June 5, 2025 - there's not much longer to wait until gamers can get their hands on this highly anticipated next-gen console. Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will go live on April 8th, 2025, and we have all the details for you below on how you can bag yourself a bundle deal.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be the biggest console launch of the year, and I'm super excited about all of the new games, hardware upgrades, and features that the Switch 2 has to offer. In case you missed it, Nintendo revealed all the details in a recent Switch 2 Nintendo Direct event, and plenty are saying that this has been the best Direct from the company in years.
Now for the pricing. I was pretty much spot on in my prediction that the console will cost $449 / £395.99 as a standalone, and $499 / £429 with a digital copy of the new Mario Kart World game included. This is pretty high in comparison with the original Nintendo Switch prices back in 2017, but what has gamers mostly annoyed is the individual cost of the new Switch games, as high as $90 for physical cartridges (yikes).
Surrounding the Nintendo Switch 2 hype, I expect that there will be a lot of movement on the best Switch Lite prices, and if you're not too sure which of the original models is right for you, we have a guide to the Nintendo Switch Vs Switch OLED consoles too.
Register your interest in the US
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We might still be a while away from the Nintendo Switch 2 hitting shelves, but if you're based in the US and hoping to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order on day one, then it's a good idea to register your interest now, and avoid the digital queues once the links go live. You can do this by heading over to Nintendo's own store, and signing in with your Nintendo Account. When the time comes, you'll receive an invitation email from Nintendo once it’s your turn to place an order.
I know what you're thinking - there's no way Nintendo will run out of stock – but major console releases like this have all sold out in the past, so do you really want to chance it?
It's a good idea to carefully consider which retailer you might want to buy your console from. Nintendo's official online store should probably be your first point of call for any bundle deals available, including the new Pro controller, or Switch 2 camera. Other US retailers to consider are Amazon if you're a fan of preorder price guarantees and next-day delivery. It's possible that stores like Walmart and Best Buy will reserve some stock back exclusively for its Plus and Total members, offering dibs and first access to console pre-orders as links go live. So this might be a better option if you're already a member, to secure your Switch 2 and avoid disappointment.
You can sign up for updates on Nintendo Switch 2 preorders right now at Best Buy. This is completely free to do, and you only need to enter your email. By doing this, you should be the first to know when more information about pre-orders for the Switch 2 become available.
Walmart will likely be one of the first retailers to stock the Nintendo Switch 2 when it hits shelves.
How to preorder in the UK
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It's a little trickier to prepare to preorder a Nintendo Switch in the UK right now, as Nintendo has stated that: to reward the most dedicated Nintendo Switch players in Europe and the UK, the opportunity to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 console from My Nintendo Store will initially be offered on an invite-only basis to selected Nintendo Switch Online members.
So what does that mean? It seems that to get first dibs on a Switch 2 console, you'll need to meet some criteria set out by Nintendo that includes one of the following:
• You have been a Nintendo Switch Online member for at least 2 years continuously by 31/03/2025, with an active membership on the day of preorder.
• You have opted in to share usage data with Nintendo, and have a significantly high play time recorded for paid/purchased games.
• You have opted in to receive promotional emails from Nintendo, and are still opted in on the day that the invitation email is sent.
If none of those options apply to you then don't panic, as there are other retailers available for you to keep tabs on and ensure you're ready for April 08, 2025.
There's no way to register your interest yet in the UK unless you meet the criteria above (and then an invite will be sent out to you automatically), but Nintendo's official website should be your first point of call for any news and updates on the Switch 2.
Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly.
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