You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Nintendo has confirmed that the United States pricing for the Nintendo Switch 2 will not change after delaying pre-orders due to tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. However, gamers in the US will have to fork out extra for accessories for the new console/handheld hybrid. United States pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will now go live next week on April 24, 2025 alongside the newly priced accessories for the console. Nintendo Switch 2 US pricing confirmed In a statement, Nintendo confirmed that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will go live on April 24, 2025 at the same price as previously announced. The base console will release for an MSRP of $449.99 with the Mario Kart World bundle available for $499.99. “Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions,” Nintendo announced, “Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions.” The jump in prices for accessories does appear to only be a minor jump in cost with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller now costing $84.99 instead of $79.99. The Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set is jumping in price by $10 from $109.99 to $119.99. Nintendo has also confirmed that the prices of game software, both physical and digital, will remain exactly the same “on launch”. Unlike other regions, the United States will not receive cheaper digital games compared to physical releases for the console’s launch period. For more coverage of Nintendo’s upcoming console, read about how the Switch 2’s reveal has caused MicroSD Express memory cards to sell out across the world. Additionally, read about how game developers are very happy with the power of the handheld, dubbing it a tiny “mid-range PC” for modern gamers. Subscribe to our newsletters! By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime. Share