Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Where to Buy, Sign Up for Interest, and More

The Nintendo Switch 2: A Preorder Guide and What We Know So Far

Let's address the elephant in the room: Switch 2 preorders aren't open yet. Expect them to begin after the April 2nd Nintendo Direct. However, we've compiled key information to prepare you for this highly anticipated launch.

Register Your Interest

While preorders aren't live, retailers like Best Buy are accepting interest registrations. This ensures you receive updates when preorders open. GameStop also has a listing, but it will likely remain unavailable until April.

Additional Tips for Securing a Preorder

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals: Stay updated on social media (Bluesky, X) for preorder announcements.
• Monitor Major Retailers: Keep an eye on Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.
• Amazon Caution: Amazon's Nintendo stock has been unreliable in 2024. Other retailers might be a safer bet.

Your Thoughts on the Switch 2 Reveal?

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Mario Kart 9 Preorders

Mario Kart 9, briefly shown in the Switch 2 announcement trailer, is confirmed. Preorders are expected to open alongside the console's preorders, potentially bundled together.

Switch 2 Pricing and Release Date

Pricing is unconfirmed, but speculation ranges from $399 to $499, with $400 considered a likely sweet spot. The release is slated for 2025, with more details expected on April 2nd and preview events extending into June 2025, suggesting a second-half 2025 launch.

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

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Potential Switch 2 Game Lineup

Several games are likely candidates for the Switch 2, including titles already announced for the Switch, such as Metroid Prime 4, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Reports also suggest potential ports of Xbox games (including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Halo: The Master Chief Collection) and Ubisoft titles (Assassin's Creed Mirage and Assassin's Creed Shadows). Whether these games will offer significantly enhanced visuals and performance on the Switch 2 remains to be seen.