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

Let's get straight to the point: **No, the Switch 2 isn’t available for preorder yet**. You'll likely have to wait until after the Nintendo Direct presentation on **April 2** before you can secure your console. However, we're here to provide all the crucial information you need to be ready for one of the most eagerly awaited console releases in history.

Switch 2 Preorders: Register Your Interest Now

Although preorders are not yet open, **Best Buy** is offering a chance to register your interest. This is a smart move to ensure you're in the loop with email updates when preorders go live in the coming months. Meanwhile, **GameStop** has the Switch 2 listed on their site, but it's marked as "unavailable" until likely around April.

In the meantime, here are some tips to keep you prepared:

• Stay connected with **IGN** and **IGNDeals** on social media platforms like **Bluesky** and **X** (formerly Twitter). We'll keep you updated on preorders for the console, games, accessories, and more.
• Keep an eye on major retailers such as **Target**, **Walmart**, **GameStop**, and **Best Buy**.
• Be aware that **Amazon** has had limited availability for Nintendo products in 2024. The only major release they sold directly this year was *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*—and even that was a month late. It's probably safer to rely on other retailers for your preorder.

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Mario Kart 9 Preorders

One game that's confirmed for the Switch 2 is **Mario Kart 9**, which got a brief tease in the console's announcement trailer. Although preorders for the game aren't live yet, you can expect them to start around the same time as the console preorders. There's also a good chance Nintendo will offer a **Mario Kart 9 bundle**, which could be a popular choice for many fans.

How Much Will the Switch 2 Cost?

Nintendo hasn't confirmed a price for the Switch 2 yet, but speculation suggests it will fall between **$399 and $499**. Analysts, including Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games Inc., believe $400 is the "sweet spot" for success, offering a balance of value and competitiveness.

To put this into perspective, here are the current prices for Nintendo's existing lineup:

• Nintendo Switch: **$299**
• Nintendo Switch OLED: **$349**
• Nintendo Switch Lite: **$199**

Given the hints of improved power and features in the trailer, a $400 price tag for the Switch 2 seems quite plausible.

Switch 2 Release Date

The Switch 2 is slated for a **2025 release**, though specifics are still under wraps. More concrete details about the release date are expected during the **April 2 Nintendo Direct**.

Nintendo has also planned preview events through **June 2025**, indicating that the console might launch in the **second half of 2025**.

Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest news on the Switch 2, including preorder updates, pricing, and exclusive game announcements.

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Upcoming Switch 2 Games

We can make some educated guesses about the games that might be coming to the Switch 2. It's likely that titles announced for the current Switch this year and beyond will also be available on the Switch 2. **Metroid Prime 4** is a strong candidate.

Other probable titles include **Pokémon Legends: Z-A** and **Professor Layton and the New World of Steam**. The big question is whether these games will offer significantly enhanced visuals and gameplay on the Switch 2 compared to the original Switch.

In a previous podcast, Nate the Hate mentioned that a number of Xbox games are expected to come to the Switch 2, including **Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024** and **Halo: The Master Chief Collection**. Windows Central’s Jez Corden later confirmed this, suggesting that most, if not all, Xbox games could launch on the Switch 2 if the console can handle them well.

Additionally, according to Nate the Hate, several Switch 2 games are also coming from Ubisoft, including a port of **Assassin’s Creed Mirage** during the console's launch window. The upcoming **Assassin’s Creed Shadows**, currently slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, is also reportedly coming to the Switch 2, though at a later date outside the launch window.