Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will start on April 9: Everything you need to know ahead of time

UPDATE: Apr. 3, 2025, 2:10 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with Switch 2 preorder listings at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.The Nintendo Switch 2 will soon be yours, barring any supply chain issues or shortages.After pulling back the curtain on its new console during a one-hour Direct livestream, Nintendo announced in a press release Wednesday that Switch 2 preorders will open at select retailers on April 9. It'll be available as a standalone console for $449.99, making it $150 p