"Switch 2 Pre-Order Invites Date Set for U.S., Canada"

Pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 were initially scheduled to begin globally on April 9. However, due to economic disruptions stemming from Trump's tariffs, Nintendo was forced to delay pre-orders in the United States and Canada. Meanwhile, pre-orders proceeded as planned in other regions, including the UK.

According to an FAQ on Nintendo's official website, the first batch of invitations for pre-orders will be sent out starting May 8, 2025, exclusively for the My Nintendo Store. As of now, there is no information available regarding pre-orders at retail outlets.

Nintendo has announced that additional batches of invitation emails will be sent out periodically until the My Nintendo Store opens pre-orders to the general public.

The initial invitation emails will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible registrants who meet specific priority criteria. Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours from the time the email is sent to complete their purchase.

To be eligible for the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invitation, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have maintained a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have accumulated at least 50 hours of total gameplay.

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There is uncertainty about whether Nintendo will maintain the previously announced pricing for the Switch 2, its games, and accessories, or if there will be an increase. Some analysts are concerned that the ongoing tariff war may force Nintendo to raise the base price of the Switch 2 above $449.99, though no official announcement has been made yet.

It's noteworthy that Nintendo is offering a bundle deal that includes Mario Kart World with the Nintendo Switch 2 for $499.99, effectively reducing the game's cost by $30. However, this bundle is available as a limited-time offer.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing in the U.S.:

• Nintendo Switch 2 by itself: $449.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundled in: $499.99
• Mario Kart World by itself: $79.99
• Donkey Kong Bananza: $69.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
• Joy-Con 2 Controller pair: $89.99
• Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
• Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
• Joy-Con 2 Wheel pair: $19.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case: $79.99
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99

IGN has provided extensive coverage and analysis on Nintendo's decision to set the price of Switch 2 games at $80, including insights from analysts explaining the rationale behind this move.

In related news, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the pricing of the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, drawing parallels to the Wii's pack-in game, Wii Sports, through his social media posts.