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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders: Console + Mario Kart World $499, Console Only

+ Free S/H (Releases 6/5/2025)

$449

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Note: Despite this product being offered at regular pricing, we are promoting it on the front page due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our community.

Various Retailers have Nintendo Switch 2 Video Game Console (00045496885816) available to Pre-Order starting at $449. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where applicable (if desired).
  • Note: This pre-order item is scheduled to release on June 5th, 2025.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Available retailers:Product Details:
  • One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld.
  • 7.9" 1080p screen with frame rates of up to 120 fps with compatible games.
  • The updated dock also supports up to 4K resolution (TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rate is fixed to a maximum of 60 fps for 4K output).
  • GameChat lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play.
    • Note: Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Internet connection, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately, details) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera required for video features. Not available in all countries.
  • 256GB of internal storage (a portion of which is used by the system), expandable with microSD Express cards (sold separately)
  • Nintendo Switch 2 plays many physical and digital original Nintendo Switch (2017 v1/2019 v2/Switch Lite/Switch OLED) games. Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically and now offer mouse controls.
  • Same-system multiplayer, local wireless, and online multiplayer.
  • In the box:
    • Nintendo Switch 2 console
    • Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue (left controller attachment)
    • Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red (right controller attachment)
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console AC Adapter
    • USB-C Charging Cable
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console Dock
    • 1x Joy-Con 2 Grip
    • 2x Joy-Con 2 Straps
    • 1x Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable
    • Included with the Mario Kart World Bundle only: Mario Kart World full game digital download
Specs:
  • 7.9" 1920x1080 (Full HD) built-in LCD touchscreen display: supports up to 120 FPS (frames-per-second) & VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
  • Supports up to 4K HDR resolution at 60 FPS output when docked
  • 256GB built-in storage capacity
  • microSD Express card slot (note: does not support standard microSDHC/microSDXC cards)
  • Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 physical game card slot
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth
  • 5220mAh Battery
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty

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Note: Despite this product being offered at regular pricing, we are promoting it on the front page due to the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our community.

Various Retailers have Nintendo Switch 2 Video Game Console (00045496885816) available to Pre-Order starting at $449. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where applicable (if desired).
  • Note: This pre-order item is scheduled to release on June 5th, 2025.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

Available retailers:Product Details:
  • One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld.
  • 7.9" 1080p screen with frame rates of up to 120 fps with compatible games.
  • The updated dock also supports up to 4K resolution (TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rate is fixed to a maximum of 60 fps for 4K output).
  • GameChat lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play.
    • Note: Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Internet connection, Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately, details) and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera required for video features. Not available in all countries.
  • 256GB of internal storage (a portion of which is used by the system), expandable with microSD Express cards (sold separately)
  • Nintendo Switch 2 plays many physical and digital original Nintendo Switch (2017 v1/2019 v2/Switch Lite/Switch OLED) games. Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically and now offer mouse controls.
  • Same-system multiplayer, local wireless, and online multiplayer.
  • In the box:
    • Nintendo Switch 2 console
    • Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue (left controller attachment)
    • Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red (right controller attachment)
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console AC Adapter
    • USB-C Charging Cable
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console Dock
    • 1x Joy-Con 2 Grip
    • 2x Joy-Con 2 Straps
    • 1x Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable
    • Included with the Mario Kart World Bundle only: Mario Kart World full game digital download
Specs:
  • 7.9" 1920x1080 (Full HD) built-in LCD touchscreen display: supports up to 120 FPS (frames-per-second) & VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
  • Supports up to 4K HDR resolution at 60 FPS output when docked
  • 256GB built-in storage capacity
  • microSD Express card slot (note: does not support standard microSDHC/microSDXC cards)
  • Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 physical game card slot
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth
  • 5220mAh Battery
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
  • About this store:
    • Sign-up for Target Circle Card to save an additional 5%, receive free shipping on most items, and attain an extended return period.

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MikeyMike01
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No OLED? $90 games? No thanks
MikeyMike01
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Vote with your wallet. Buy it if you think what Nintendo is doing is okay, if this is how you want to be treated; the choice is yours.
Eragorn
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That's fair - I'm hoping the thread is helpful though for those trying to get ahold of one and not have to pay over retail on any marketplace.

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Gamestop has some decent trade in offers for the Switch 2 (OLED is pretty bad but V1/V2 is solid)

• Switch OLED – $175
• Switch V1/V2 – $125
• Switch Lite – $100
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ibuythingshere
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Quote from vsauce :
Who tf still scalping consoles in 2025? Switch 2 is not a novel concept
i probably will try. will return on day 29 if it doesn't work out
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jdicamillo26
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Quote from joshownsyouall :
Is full payment required at point of pre order or do they take payment when it ships etc?

GS bills when shipped
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Alucard400
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Quote from thanamesjames :
Why are listings on the Rog Ally X not filled with comments like this? It's insane the double standard for these things. Macbook Air? Nothing like this. iPads? Galaxy Tab S8/S9? Sure there are mentions but it's not so contentious and 100 upvotes.

Do people just enjoy digging on Nintendo?

It's been like that since the Game Cube days. "Nintendo is the kiddie console" and then around the Wii U era people say they should go software/third party only like SEGA and stop making consoles.


The new high prices for games is a real issue though and the haters are using that as a piggy back for other negativity on Nintendo. I am fine with the negativity in contrast to the hype because it potentially lowers issues with pre-ordering the system.
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We've been wanting a Switch for two years, but I've held back on purchasing one, because of rumors of a new one coming out. Regardless of what launch comes with, it's still a brand new system with hopefully more to come later + backwards compatibility. I just want DuskBloods, a new Smash, and a Powerstone remake
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Quote from Alucard400 :
It's been like that since the Game Cube days. "Nintendo is the kiddie console" and then around the Wii U era people say they should go software/third party only like SEGA and stop making consoles.


The new high prices for games is a real issue though and the haters are using that as a piggy back for other negativity on Nintendo. I am fine with the negativity in contrast to the hype because it potentially lowers issues with pre-ordering the system.

I agree MKs price is insane. I can get on board with that. It's the constant "no OLED lol" comments. Like where tf is that on every other product? ROG Ally X is sitting there at $800 with an equivalent screen (albeit smaller!) and no one cares
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That way I can get ahold of one.
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Quote from thanamesjames :
I agree MKs price is insane. I can get on board with that. It's the constant "no OLED lol" comments. Like where tf is that on every other product? ROG Ally X is sitting there at $800 with an equivalent screen (albeit smaller!) and no one cares

The ROG Ally and the Steam Deck are arguably on the niche category unlike consoles. They're not mass market, but you could argue Steam Deck is not niche. They sold 4 million +, which is borderline niche but a significant number for one single electronics device depending on someone's perspective. But a far cry from 150 million Switch sales. If the ROG Ally hardware was mass produced in the tens of millions (like, 70 million units similar to PSP totals) and sold like a first party console, the device would have probably started at $450 or $500 and eventually go lower in price from economies of scale. If the Switch 2 was sold like a PC handheld by a PC company like Asus/Gigabyte/Lenovo/MSI/Nvidia, the starting price would probably be $600 or $699.
I think the OLED thing is because LCD DOES look like crap but that's mostly from the older LCDs from ten years ago. modern LCDs with HDR capability that are better quality than those $300 TVs are quite something today. It's just the short minded conclusion that all LCD today is crap compared to OLED. I'll take the LCD 120hz Switch 2 but I am actually going to be enjoying OLED when it's docked!
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Even if you get one, it's quickly going to balloon in price.
Bundle does save you $30, but...

You need a new faster sd card, so add in another $30+, 256gb is $60.
New games are mostly $80....
Joycons are $95, pro controller $85...

Still thinking of trading my xbox series x for $420 and trying to preorder.
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Quote from Alucard400 :
The ROG Ally and the Steam Deck are arguably on the niche category unlike consoles. They're not mass market, but you could argue Steam Deck is not niche. They sold 4 million +, which is borderline niche but a significant number for one single electronics device depending on someone's perspective. But a far cry from 150 million Switch sales. If the ROG Ally hardware was mass produced in the tens of millions (like, 70 million units similar to PSP totals) and sold like a first party console, the device would have probably started at $450 or $500 and eventually go lower in price from economies of scale. If the Switch 2 was sold like a PC handheld by a PC company like Asus/Gigabyte/Lenovo/MSI/Nvidia, the starting price would probably be $600 or $699.
I think the OLED thing is because LCD DOES look like crap but that's mostly from the older LCDs from ten years ago. modern LCDs with HDR capability that are better quality than those $300 TVs are quite something today. It's just the short minded conclusion that all LCD today is crap compared to OLED. I'll take the LCD 120hz Switch 2 but I am actually going to be enjoying OLED when it's docked!

Yeah, your quantities of scale is why I mentioned products like the base iPad Samsung Tabs or MacBook Air as well. Lots of products are made without OLED screens that I don't see getting hate like this
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Quote from jms209 :
Even if you get one, it's quickly going to balloon in price.
Bundle does save you $30, but...

You need a new faster sd card, so add in another $30+, 256gb is $60.
New games are mostly $80....
Joycons are $95, pro controller $85...

Still thinking of trading my xbox series x for $420 and trying to preorder.

$499 plus tax. going to be around $547.50 depending on what tax you get from your state. I got two pro controllers from my Switch 1, I can live without that $85 C button. I got 4 pairs of joycons from the Switch 1. I don't need a 2nd pair of Switch 2 joycons.
A lot of people have been saying they'll stick to using the built in 256GB until the express cards get cheaper. A lot of the 512GB and 1TB express cards are sold out by the way (that's not a good thing as it's a possible indicator of higher disposable income people are going to gobble up Switch 2 preorders).
Yes, new games at $80 sucks. I'll live off the bundled Mario kart that is $50 only if you can get a bundled console at launch. then I'll upgrade my ToTK switch 1 copy to the Switch 2 version for $20 while I work on my huge backlog of games for Switch 1.


The 256GB may not be great for some that want to move over their entire library of Switch 1 games to the Switch 2, but I think Nintendo sees that not everyone will have the express SD cards so it looks like they'll allow libraries of games to work on both the Switch 1 and Switch 2 even after an account transfer rights of those digital games. So, if those Switch 1 games benefit from running better on the Switch 2, then it would only be those games worth installing on the system built in storage space.


Not going to lie. I agree that the total cost can balloon up at launch depending on what additional things you buy. But there are work arounds and you can play on the Switch 2 at the minimum of not buying anything else. I'm still debating on those new ToTK amiibos but $30 a pop means it's $120 for all four >_< .
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Quote from davilot1710 :
As someone who's never owned a Switch and just wants to play Pokemon, should I buy this over a Switch Lite?
It depends: if you just want access to the ecosystem, and want to play the back catalog, the Switch Lite is a great entrypoint, since you can get it used or refurbished for around $100.

In fact, you might wait until the Switch 2 is out, and then pick up a used one on eBay, since a lot of people will be selling theirs around then after transferring their data to a Swich 2.

If you're interested in playing the future games, including Pokemon games beyond Z-A, the Switch 2 is the better choice. It will play almost all Switch games better (including all Pokemon games), and it will play future games not available on Switch 1. Pokemon games in particular have struggled with performance issues and bugs on the Switch 1, to the point where many consider them unplayable. For the Switch 2, the recent Pokemon games are getting updates that will significantly boost performance and visual quality.
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Quote from Alucard400 :
$499 plus tax. going to be around $547.50 depending on what tax you get from your state. I got two pro controllers from my Switch 1, I can live without that $85 C button. I got 4 pairs of joycons from the Switch 1. I don't need a 2nd pair of Switch 2 joycons.
A lot of people have been saying they'll stick to using the built in 256GB until the express cards get cheaper. A lot of the 512GB and 1TB express cards are sold out by the way (that's not a good thing as it's a possible indicator of higher disposable income people are going to gobble up Switch 2 preorders).
Yes, new games at $80 sucks. I'll live off the bundled Mario kart that is $50 only if you can get a bundled console at launch. then I'll upgrade my ToTK switch 1 copy to the Switch 2 version for $20 while I work on my huge backlog of games for Switch 1.


The 256GB may not be great for some that want to move over their entire library of Switch 1 games to the Switch 2, but I think Nintendo sees that not everyone will have the express SD cards so it looks like they'll allow libraries of games to work on both the Switch 1 and Switch 2 even after an account transfer rights of those digital games. So, if those Switch 1 games benefit from running better on the Switch 2, then it would only be those games worth installing on the system built in storage space.


Not going to lie. I agree that the total cost can balloon up at launch depending on what additional things you buy. But there are work arounds and you can play on the Switch 2 at the minimum of not buying anything else. I'm still debating on those new ToTK amiibos but $30 a pop means it's $120 for all four >_< .
Depending on the game sizes, 256gb should be enough for a bit.
Have 8bitdo Pro controller, it works great and no need to replace.

Feel like I'm going to play mostly switch 1 games on switch 2.
It was similar when I got a ps5 at launch, made do with ps4 games with better performance until better games came out.

Even now, still mostly playing ps4 games.
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Any chance of Adorama doing preorders? Got some credit there

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