The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct event is on April 2, and there are a lot of questions about Nintendo’s next console that will be answered. Some info was leaked early about the Switch 2, which could give some insights into what to expect during the stream.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 unveiling in January didn’t provide much beyond the look of the new console. There were mentions of the backward compatible feature and hands-on events for the public to try out the console, which will be happening worldwide starting in New York City on April 4.
Preorders aren’t officially open yet, and no release date has been set, but information and rumors about the launch have trickled out since Nintendo’s announcements.
Here’s what you need to know about Nintendo Switch 2 preorders.
Where can I preorder the Switch 2?
No retailer has made their pre-orders available yet, but the links could go up on April 9 as leaked or maybe even soon. Here is what the major retailers have as of Wednesday morning for their Switch 2 pages.
A user on X posted on Tuesday what could be a pre-order deal from GameStop for trading in an older Switch. The video game retailer typically has trade-in deals for older consoles when newer ones are released.
When can I preorder the Switch 2?
Nintendo hasn’t provided a date for preorders, and it will likely happen after the stream on April 2. The question is how soon after the stream.
A now-deleted blog post from Best Buy Canada posted on Thursday had a date of April 2 for when preorders for the Switch would be available, according to a tweet on X. The post appeared not to have mentioned the release date or the price of the Switch 2.
Another report says Switch 2 preorders will happen on April 9, a week after the reveal event. According to Insider Gaming, this date is based on documents and emails from a US retailer. Again, no price was listed.
How much will the Switch 2 cost?
That’s another detail Nintendo has yet to announce. The original Switch launched at $299, but considering the Switch OLED currently costs $350, it’s unlikely the Switch 2 will go for less.
Some Nintendo analysts are now predicting a price point of $399 to $499 for the Nintendo Switch 2, according to a Bloomberg report. The analysts expect the Switch 2 chip itself to cost the company between $130 and $150.
When will the Switch 2 be released?
The report on the April 9 Switch 2 preorder date also had a release schedule for June. The aforementioned Bloomberg report also indicates that the new Switch 2 will be released to the public in June 2025, with inventory projected at 6 million to 8 million consoles. Good luck getting your hands on one.
