Nintendo Maintains Pricing for Nintendo Switch 2, with Retail Pre-Orders Commencing on April 24 in the U.S.
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories See Price Increases Following Launch
The Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on June 5, 2025, has seen some changes in the pricing of its accessories due to market conditions. While the console itself remains at its launch price of $449.99, certain accessories have experienced price increases.
Nintendo has not publicly confirmed the updated Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRPs) for these accessories. However, retailers have implemented price increases around 13-15% on related products by early August 2025.
Original Nintendo Switch accessories like Joy-Con controllers, which were previously priced at $94.99, have increased to $100. Other accessories may have similar or slightly higher increases. The exact new prices for Nintendo Switch 2 accessories have not been specified publicly.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is priced at $84.99, while the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip costs $39.99. The Joy-Con 2 Pair is available for $94.99, and the Joy-Con 2 Strap and Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set are priced at $13.99 and $24.99, respectively.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector is available for $39.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is priced at $54.99. The Samsung microSD Express Card - 256GB for Nintendo SwitchTM 2 is priced at $59.99.
In addition, the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle will launch at $499.99. The prices for the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza remain unchanged at launch, priced at $79.99 and $69.99, respectively.
Nintendo has apologised for the delay in retail pre-orders, with pre-orders set to begin on April 24, 2025. The company thanks its customers for their patience.
It's worth noting that other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are possible in the future, depending on market conditions. The launch price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. is $449.99.
[1] Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes due to market conditions
[2] Nintendo apologises for retail pre-order delay
[3] Nintendo Switch 2 accessories to see price adjustments
[4] Market conditions influence Nintendo Switch 2 price hikes
[5] Retailers implement price increases for Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
- The Nintendo Switch 2, about to launch on June 5, 2025, is facing price hikes due to market conditions, as certain accessories have experienced a 13-15% increase.
- Nintendo has apologized for the delay in retail pre-orders of the Nintendo Switch 2, with pre-orders set to begin on April 24, 2025, due to unspecified reasons.
- In addition to the console itself, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, such as Joy-Con controllers and the Pro Controller, will see price adjustments, although the exact new prices have not been specified publicly.
- Market conditions have influenced the price hikes of the Nintendo Switch 2, resulting in increased costs for many of its accessories.
- Retailers have implemented price increases on related Nintendo Switch 2 products, affecting various accessories like charging grips, carrying cases, screen protectors, and additional gadgets such as the camera.
