The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder started on April 24, 2025. The preorder had been initially scheduled for April 9 but was postponed due to tariff impacts and other economic considerations. The retail price for the Switch 2 is $449.99, and the console is set to launch on June 5, 2025. The preorder process experienced high demand and some website issues due to overwhelming interest, but the preorder officially went live on that April 24 date in the US and Canada.