Switch 2 Pre-Order Invites Dated for U.S. and Canada, Priority Set

Pre-orders for the eagerly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were initially set to launch globally on April 9. However, economic turbulence caused by Trump's tariffs led Nintendo to postpone pre-orders in the U.S. and Canada, while other regions such as the UK proceeded as planned.

According to the FAQ section on Nintendo's official website, the first wave of invitation emails for pre-ordering through the My Nintendo Store will begin on May 8, 2025. There has been no announcement regarding pre-orders through retail outlets at this time.

Nintendo has stated that subsequent batches of invitation emails will be dispatched "periodically" until pre-orders on the My Nintendo Store become available to all customers.

The initial invitations will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to those who qualify under Nintendo's priority criteria. Recipients of these invitations will have a 72-hour window from the time the email is sent to complete their purchase.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Invitation Priority Requirements:

• You must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have maintained any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have accumulated a minimum of 50 hours of total gameplay.

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While Nintendo has previously announced pricing for the Switch 2, its games, and accessories, there is uncertainty about potential price increases due to ongoing tariff issues. Some analysts are concerned that the base model of the Switch 2 might exceed the $449.99 price point, though Nintendo has yet to confirm any changes.

It's noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a limited-time bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World for $499.99, effectively reducing the price of the game by $30.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has covered various reactions to Nintendo's pricing strategy for the Switch 2 generation, including insights from analysts on why this shift has occurred.

Elsewhere, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has subtly addressed the controversy surrounding the cost of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing comparisons to the Wii's bundled game, Wii Sports.

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