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. There has been some info 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 of hands-on events for the public to try out the console, which will be happening all over the world starting in New York City on April 4.
Preorders aren't officially open yet, nor is there a release date set, but information and rumors about the launch have trickled out since Nintendo's announcements.
Here's what you need to know about Switch 2 preorders.
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.
Best Buy Canada says Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will go up on April 2nd https://t.co/h9eonHK0HX pic.twitter.com/ZtPMPfKL0s
— Wario64 (@Wario64) March 27, 2025
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.
Where can I preorder the Switch 2?
So far, Best Buy is the only retailer to confirm that it'll have preorders for the Switch 2. There's already a page dedicated to the Switch 2, and people who are interested can submit their email to get a notification of when preorders are available.
Other retailers likely to have Switch 2 preorders sometime in the near future are Amazon, Target, GameStop and Walmart.
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.
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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.
