Nintendo has confirmed the pre-order date and worth for the Nintendo Switch 2 console and its equipment. While the console’s worth hasn’t modified, the price of equipment has shifted throughout the board, and preliminary reactions point out this may change early adopters’ pre-order plans.
The worth of the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to be $449.99 for the bottom mannequin, and $499.99 for the bundle with Mario Kart World. The kart racer stays a $79.99 standalone sport, whereas Donkey Kong Bananza will price $69.99.
When it involves equipment, although, costs have broadly gone up throughout the board. Here’s a point-by-point rundown:
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99
- Joy-Con 2 Pair – $94.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $39.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap – $13.99
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $24.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $54.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $119.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $39.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $84.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $34.99
In the announcement on its site, Nintendo confirmed Switch 2 equipment would “expertise worth changes from these introduced on April 2 because of modifications in market circumstances.” For the large ticket gadgets, like a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, a Switch 2 Pro Controller, or a digital camera, a $5 bump appears to be the widespread thread. The Switch 2 Dock Set, in the meantime, bought a $10 bump, as much as $119.99 from its earlier $109.99.
As followers were quick to note, an extra pair of Joy-Cons is now a reasonably costly proposition. A Joy-Con 2 Pair is now $5 in need of a triple-digit price ticket, and potential Switch 2 consumers certainly seem baffled by the expense.
Alongside the complaints about pricing, although, there are frequent reminders that many Switch 1 equipment will nonetheless be appropriate with the Switch 2. As detailed on its support site, a number of equipment could be paired with the Switch 2, together with the unique Joy-Con controllers and the Nintendo Switch 1 Pro controller. The former can’t be straight connected, however each could be wirelessly paired. Others, just like the Super Nintendo and N64 controllers, will nonetheless be pairable and playable with appropriate video games.
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Many customers are posting about Switch 1 accent compatibility, or even talking about utilizing third-party controller options. While these will not have all the identical performance as a Switch 2 controller, together with the C-button or waking up the console, that could be price saving the additional money for some Switch 2 consumers.
The worth should still fluctuate sooner or later, as Nintendo warns in its announcement: “Other changes to the worth of any Nintendo product are additionally potential sooner or later relying on market circumstances.” But as the costs appear just a little excessive for some, it is some consolation to know that these with a Pro controller nonetheless round could make use of it on the Switch 2.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 go stay on April 24, 2025.
Eric is a contract author for IGN.
