Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Where to Buy and Register Interest

The big news everyone wants to know: **No, the Switch 2 isn’t available for preorder yet**. Preorders are expected to open after the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled for **April 2**. To help you prepare for one of the most anticipated console launches, here’s everything you need to know.

Switch 2 Preorders: Register Your Interest Now

Although preorders aren’t live yet, **Best Buy** allows you to register your interest. This is a strategic move to ensure you get email updates when preorders become available in the coming months. Meanwhile, **GameStop** is the only major retailer currently showing an official Switch 2 listing, but it remains "unavailable" until likely April.

Here are some tips to keep you in the loop:

• Follow **IGN** and **IGNDeals** on social media platforms like **Bluesky** and **X** (formerly Twitter). We’ll keep you updated on preorders for the console, games, accessories, and more.
• Keep an eye on major retailers such as **Target**, **Walmart**, **GameStop**, and **Best Buy**.
• Be aware that **Amazon** has had limited availability for Nintendo products in 2024. The only major release sold directly by Amazon this year was *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*—and even that arrived a month late. It’s safer to assume other retailers will be your best bet for securing a preorder.

Mario Kart 9 Preorders

One confirmed game for the Switch 2 is **Mario Kart 9**, which was briefly teased in the console’s announcement trailer. While preorders for the game are not yet live, they’re expected to launch alongside console preorders. There's also a possibility that Nintendo might announce a **Mario Kart 9 bundle**, which could be a popular choice.

How Much Will the Switch 2 Cost?

Nintendo hasn’t confirmed a price for the Switch 2 yet, but speculation suggests it could range between **$399 and $499**. Analysts like Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games Inc. believe $400 could be the “sweet spot” for success, striking a balance between value and competitiveness.

For context, here are the current prices for Nintendo’s existing lineup:

• Nintendo Switch: **$299**
• Nintendo Switch OLED: **$349**
• Nintendo Switch Lite: **$199**

Given the hinted improvements in power and features in the trailer, a $400 price tag seems plausible.

Switch 2 Release Date

The Switch 2 is slated for a **2025 release**, but specifics are still under wraps. More precise details about the release date are expected during the **April 2 Nintendo Direct**.

Nintendo has also planned preview events through **June 2025**, suggesting a launch in the **second half of 2025**.

Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest news on the Switch 2, including preorder updates, pricing, and exclusive game announcements.

Mario Kart 9 - First Look

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Upcoming Switch 2 Games

We can make some educated guesses about what games to expect on the Switch 2. Games that Nintendo has announced for the current Switch this year and beyond, such as **Metroid Prime 4**, are likely candidates. Other probable titles include **Pokémon Legends: Z-A** and **Professor Layton and the New World of Steam**. The big question is, will these games offer a significantly enhanced experience on the Switch 2 compared to the original Switch?

In a previous podcast, Nate the Hate suggested that a number of Xbox games are slated for the Switch 2, including **Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024** and **Halo: The Master Chief Collection**. Windows Central’s Jez Corden corroborated this, indicating that most, if not all, Xbox games could launch on the Switch 2, provided the console can handle them effectively.

Moreover, according to Nate the Hate, Ubisoft is also bringing several titles to the Switch 2, including a port of **Assassin’s Creed Mirage** during the console’s launch window. The upcoming **Assassin’s Creed Shadows**, initially announced for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, is reportedly also coming to the Switch 2, though at a later date outside the launch window.