Alright, gamers, circle April 24 on your calendars—that’s when pre-orders for the Switch 2 kick off in the US and Canada. The base model? A cool $450. But if you’re all about that Mario Kart World life, the bundle’ll cost you an extra fifty bucks. Not too shabby, right?
Here’s the kicker: Nintendo’s hinting that accessory prices might wiggle a bit because of ‘market conditions.’ Translation: those extra Joy-Cons or the Pro controller you’ve been eyeing could get pricier. Stay tuned.
Snagging Your Switch 2: The How-To
You’ve got options—hit up Nintendo directly or swing by big names like Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and Target. GameStop’s playing both sides with in-store and online pre-orders (online starts at 11AM ET), while Target’s going the midnight route. And Nintendo? They’re throwing in a little curveball: you’ll need an account, be over 18, and show some love by registering interest. Oh, and if you’ve got a 12-month Switch Online membership and logged 50+ gameplay hours by April 2, 2025, you’re at the front of the line. Sneaky, Nintendo. 🎮
The Price Tag Tango
Despite the tariff talk, the Switch 2’s price isn’t budging. Nintendo’s also playing 4D chess by moving some production to Vietnam to keep costs in check. It’s all about that balance, but for now, your wallet’s safe.
What’s Cooking with the Switch 2?
This bad boy’s packing a 7.9-inch LCD screen that zips along at 120Hz with 1080p resolution. Dock it, and boom—4K heaven. The Joy-Con 2’s got a new C button, mouse controls, and a gyroscope. And hey, no more yelling across the room; there’s built-in mic support for Game Chat. Storage? A hefty 256GB, with room to grow thanks to microSD Express cards.
Just a heads-up: accessories like the Pro controller and Joy-Con 2 are getting a price bump. So, maybe start saving those pennies now. For the nitty-gritty, Nintendo’s got the full scoop.
