The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are going to open at 11AM
Nintendo has announced the price for the preorder of the Nintendo Switch 2, which went on sale in the US on Tuesday. The console will come with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, which magnetically Attach to the console and feature a new ‘C-button’, a shortcut to Nintendo’s new in-game chat feature GameChat. The console is expected to be priced at about $399.99.
The Pro 2 controller and other accessories can be pre-ordered
Amazon and Walmart are offering pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 console with Gamechat and Screen Protector. The bundle includes a console-only carrying case, screen protector, and cleaning cloth. The pre-order is available for $39.99 at Best Buy, Target and Walmart in the US. It comes with two Joy-Con 2 controllers, which can be used to chat with other players.
Nintendo boss on Switch 2 and tariffs: we are assessing what the impact may be
Nintendo has said that it will not start pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US on April 9, 2025 in order to assess its potential impact on tariffs and evolving market conditions. “As we looked at the games that we had prepared and ready to launch with the hardware, we thought June was a very good timing,” it added.
The staffers reacted to the Nintendo Switch 2
Talking about the new Nintendo Switch 2 controller, Nintendo said it can be played with any of the existing Joy-Cons or with any of the games installed on the original console. It added it’s compatible with the gamepad of both the Nintendo Switch and the Wii U. The Switch 2 can also be played with the Wii U’s Joy-Cons.
There are unanswered questions about the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2, which was launched earlier this year, has a bigger screen with a pair of Black and Pink and Blue Joy-Cons. The console also features a second USB-C port at the top. Nintendo has also released a video showing a new game called Mario Kart which is being developed by Kyoto-based Kyoto Game Studios.