Nintendo has officially announced that Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9 in the United States, and April 8 in the UK. Available on June 5, 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 was fully revealed today and will cost $449.99. There's also a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle with a suggested retail price of $499.99 in the United States, which includes a system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, available from Nintendo Switch 2 launch day on June 5. If you'd prefer to purchase Mario Kart World separately, however, Nintendo's recommended retail price for its fan-favorite racer is an eye-watering $79.99.Get notified when a Nintendo Switch 2 console, game, or accessory preorder listing goes live by following IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky. When anything go live, we'll post links the moment they become available.You can currently register your interest with Nintendo to be notified about preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 and accessories from My Nintendo Store. Invitations to purchase will be sent via email on a first-come, first-served basis, prioritizing users with a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and at least 50 gameplay hours as of April 2, 2025. Once priority users receive invites, remaining eligible registrants will be considered. Invitations are non-transferable and valid for 72 hours. Purchases are limited to one system and one of each accessory per account. All major retailers are also expected to open up preorders on April 9, 2025, as well.Play"Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch, said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa."With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches."Nintendo Switch 2 Includes:Nintendo Switch 2 consoleJoy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)Joy-Con 2 GripJoy-Con 2 StrapsNintendo Switch 2 DockUltra High-Speed HDMI CableNintendo Switch 2 AC AdapterUSB-C Charging CableYou can catch up on everything from today's Nintendo Direct right here, and read our full guide on how to secure your preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2.Nintendo Switch 2 Prices:Nintendo Switch 2: $449.99Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World: $499.99Switch 2 microSD Express Card: $44.99 (128GB), $59.99 (256GB)Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99 Joy-Con 2: $89.99Camera: $49.99Dock Set: $109.99Mario Kart World: $79.99Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99Switch 2 microSD Express CardsIt was also confirmed that the Switch 2 will only be compatible with microSD Express Cards. This means that you wont be able to bring your old standard microSD storage cards over when you pick up the console this summer. To expand your storage, you'll need microSD Express cards, such as the cards SanDisk has listed on Amazon right now. This includes a 128GB ($44.99), and 256GB ($59.99) version, and are already available to buy.Switch 2 CompatibleSanDisk 256GB microSD Express CardSanDisk 256GB microSD Express Card - $59.99 (was $64.99)SanDisk 128GB microSD Express Card - $44.99 (was $49.99)Follow IGN Deals for Switch 2 Preorder UpdatesWhen a major piece of gaming hardware goes up for preorder at a retailer, theres no telling how long it will be available. Weve seen sought-after hardware sell out in seconds. The best and most reliable way to know when a listing goes live is to follow IGN Deals on Twitter/X or Bluesky (IGN UK Deals on Twitter as well) and keep an eye on those accounts in real time. When preorders go live, we'll post links the moment they become available.Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.