Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have been delayed in the U.S. as confirmed to Tom's Guide via an official statement.
Switch 2 was set to be available to pre-order this week (on April 8) but due to a need to "assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions" Nintendo has delayed to an unspecified date in the future.
Nintendo has also refused to comment on whether this delay will impact the previously confirmed price of $449.99 for the standalone cost, and $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle. However, Nintendo has iterated the console's June 5 release date and confirmed this remains unaffected.
Meanwhile, in the U.K., pre-orders have already gone live, and Switch 2 is on track to be a sell-out. It seems a surefire bet that when the delayed U.S. pre-order date does roll around Nintendo fans will snap up all available Switch 2 stock quicker than Mario can complete a lap of Rainbow Road.
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders — latest updates
As of April 7, Nintendo has NOT confirmed the Switch 2 pre-order date in the U.S. The previously announced date of April 9 has been delayed as confirmed via an official statement given to Tom's Guide. It reads:
"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions. Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged."
While we're still waiting for confirmation of the revised Switch 2 pre-order date, you can still register your interest in the console at several retailers including Best Buy and GameStop.
Register your interest in Switch 2 pre-orders now
Best Buy is letting shoppers register interest to "receive information about when you can pre-order." Meanwhile, GameStop has launched its Switch 2 listing page where you can "sign up to be notified when Switch 2 is available." These signs up are free they're worth doing now.
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Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S.
Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.K.
Over in the U.K., Switch 2 pre-orders went live in the hours after the Direct live stream, and British gamers were clearly impressed by what they saw.
Major retailers including Argos, Very, Amazon and Game have all taken (and since sold out) of their Switch 2 pre-order allocation. However, we're tracking stock to see if more units are made available before June 2025.
My Nintendo Store is sticking with its original April 8 pre-order date, but you will need to sign up to request an invitation to order, and priority will be given to pre-existing Nintendo accounts that meet a set criteria.
One retailer that has opted for an in-store solution is Currys. The electronics specialist is taking Switch 2 pre-orders now. However, you can't reserve online, you'll need to visit your local branch to get your console. .
Will Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders sell out?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is likely to be pretty popular when it eventually goes up for pre-order. In fact, it wouldn't be a surprise if the initial demand outstrips the available launch supply. But there's good news for anybody fearing another situation akin to 2020's PS5 restock nightmare.
Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, confirmed in an interview with the Japanese press plans to put "measures" in place to prevent scalping and that "[Nintendo is] making preparations." While there's no doubt resellers will still be sniffing around the console at launch, at least Nintendo is aware of the potential issue and looking for solutions.
Nevertheless, launch stock may be limited, and the launch period will see the biggest spike in demand, so if you really want to get hold of a Nintendo Switch 2 at release, lock in a pre-order when they go live.
What is the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of those tech products that is exactly what it sounds like, it's a successor to the best-selling Nintendo Switch console offering the same hybrid of a handheld and a home console.
The biggest upgrade is expected to be its beefier internal components — though these haven't been detailed as of yet — but it's also a larger unit with a bigger display, and jumbo-sized Joy-Con controllers. It also packs a reworked dock, and a snazzy color scheme that combines black, blue and orange.
Plus, speaking of those new Joy-Cons, the controllers will connect to the Switch 2 via a magnetic system, which looks like a big improvement over the first Switch's cumbersome rail connectors. Oh, and the back kickstand has been overhauled and appears more functional and user-friendly.
While we're still waiting to see just how much extra power the Switch 2 offers over its predecessor, on the surface, it certainly looks like a sizable upgrade. And there's no doubt it's going to be a best-seller.
How will Nintendo fight scalpers?
To fight scalpers, Switch 2 pre-orders at My Nintendo will come with strict guidelines. They include:
- You must have a Nintendo account and be 18 years of age or older.
- You must have a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a minimum of 12 months of paid membership and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours as of Wednesday, April 2.
- You must have opted to share your gameplay data with Nintendo.
After registering your interest at My Nintendo Store, you'll then receive an invite to buy the console on May 8. (Additional invites will be released later). Invitation emails will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis. You'll have 72 hours from the time when the email is sent to complete your purchase.
