Get Ready: Nintendo Reveals Pre-Order Date for the Switch 2 – Your Complete Guide to Buying and What You Need to Know!

After eight exciting years, the Nintendo Switch is nearing the end of its run with the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Mark your calendars for June 5 when this new console officially arrives. If you want to be one of the first to own it, you can pre-order starting April 24, with prices starting at $449.99.

For your pre-order, major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon will have it available. When you pre-order, you can opt for home delivery or pick it up in-store, allowing you to get it right away.

Notably, Amazon offers “Release Date Delivery” for Prime members, meaning you can have it delivered on launch day. However, there’s more news on pricing: some accessories for the Switch 2, like the Joy-Con 2, are facing price hikes due to tariffs. Expect to pay around $95 for a pair and $85 for the pro controller, a bit more than before.

Recently, our editors had a chance to test the new console during a preview event. The Nintendo Switch 2 features a larger and brighter screen, along with improved ergonomics and haptic feedback in the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Players now have the ability to use the controllers like a mouse, adding a new twist to gameplay.

In a fun demonstration, we tried the new “Drag & Drive” wheelchair basketball game. The motion felt smooth and intuitive, making it easy to learn.

In terms of features, the Nintendo Switch 2 supports HDMI output for both audio and video, and it includes a built-in speaker and microphone. Storage can be expanded significantly from the built-in 256GB to a whopping 2TB using a microSD card. Its tech specs are impressive, boasting a custom NVIDIA processor, high refresh rates, and various ports for flexibility.

What’s even more exciting is that the Switch 2 is backward compatible, so you can still play many of your favorite games from the original Nintendo Switch. Here’s a glimpse of some new releases ready for the Switch 2: