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Let's cut to the chase: **No, the Switch 2 isn’t available for preorder yet**. You'll have to wait until after the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct presentation on **April 2** to start securing your console. But don't worry, we've got all the key details you need to get ready for one of the most eagerly awaited console launches in recent history.
Switch 2 Preorders: Register Your Interest Now
While preorders aren't live yet, **Best Buy** is allowing you to register your interest. It's a smart move to ensure you get email updates when preorders go live in the coming months. This way, you won't miss out. On the other hand, GameStop has the Switch 2 listed, but it's currently marked as "unavailable" and likely will remain so until April.
In the meantime, here are some handy tips to stay in the loop:
- Follow **IGN** and **IGNDeals** on social media platforms like **Bluesky** and **X** (formerly Twitter). We'll keep you posted on preorders for the console, games, accessories, and more.
- Keep an eye on major retailers like **Target**, **Walmart**, **GameStop**, and **Best Buy**.
- Be aware of **Amazon's** situation; they've had limited availability for Nintendo products in 2024. The only major release they sold directly this year was *The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom*, which arrived a month late. It's safer to assume other retailers will be your best bet for securing a preorder.
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Mario Kart 9 Preorders
One confirmed game for the Switch 2 is **Mario Kart 9**, which was teased in the console’s announcement trailer. While preorders for the game aren't live yet, you can expect them to open alongside the console preorders. It wouldn't be surprising if Nintendo also announces a **Mario Kart 9 bundle**, which could be a popular choice.
How Much Will the Switch 2 Cost?
Nintendo hasn't confirmed the price for the Switch 2 yet, but experts predict it could range between **$399 and $499**. Dr. Serkan Toto of Kantan Games Inc. believes $400 is the “sweet spot” for success, offering a balance of value and competitiveness.
To give you some context, here are the current prices for Nintendo’s existing lineup:
- Nintendo Switch: **$299**
- Nintendo Switch OLED: **$349**
- Nintendo Switch Lite: **$199**
Given the hints of improved power and features in the trailer, a $400 price tag for the Switch 2 seems quite plausible.
Switch 2 Release Date
The Switch 2 is slated for a **2025 release**, but the details are still fuzzy. We expect more concrete information about the release date during the **April 2 Nintendo Direct**.
Nintendo has also scheduled preview events through **June 2025**, hinting that the console will likely 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.
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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 are likely candidates, such as **Metroid Prime 4**.
Other potential titles include **Pokémon Legends: Z-A** and **Professor Layton and the New World of Steam**. The big question is whether these games will look and play significantly better on the Switch 2 compared to the original Switch.
According to Nate the Hate on a previous podcast, several Xbox games are coming to Switch 2, including **Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024** and **Halo: The Master Chief Collection**. Windows Central’s Jez Corden confirmed this, suggesting that most, if not all, Xbox games will launch on Switch 2 if the console can handle them well.
Nate the Hate also mentioned that Ubisoft is bringing a number of Switch 2 games, including a port of **Assassin’s Creed Mirage** during the console’s launch window. Additionally, **Assassin’s Creed Shadows**, currently planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC, is also reportedly coming to Switch 2, though at a later date outside the launch window.
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