The Nintendo Switch 2 is real. Finally, after months of rumors and speculation (and a recent flurry of leaks), Nintendo has confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in gaming, its next console is a number successor to the best-selling Nintendo Switch. There will be no Wii to Wii U confusion here, Nintendo has opted for the most straightforward and logical name.
Naturally, Nintendo fans across the globe are now asking one simple question: “Where do I pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2?” Unfortunately, as of January 16, we don’t have a confirmed release date or any pre-order details for the Nintendo Switch 2. However, the Big N has announced that the Switch 2 will launch sometime in 2025, and many online tipsters have suggested it’ll be in the first half of the year, with a June release date often predicted.
It seems a surefire bet that when the Nintendo Switch 2 is made available for pre-orders the gaming giant’s passionate fans will snap up the stock quicker than Mario can complete a lap of Rainbow Road, so to ensure you don’t miss out, we’re going to be tracking everything related to Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in this guide Be sure to bookmark and check back regularly, as once we have more details we’ll be updating this guide immediately.
Nintendo Switch pre-orders 2 — latest updates
As of January 16 at 8:45 am ET, there are currently no confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order details. However, Nintendo has announced a special “Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2” presentation on Wednesday, April 2, which seems like a prime place for the console’s release date to be announced, and once we have a launch date, pre-orders will follow.
I’ll be especially curious to see if Nintendo opts to follow Sony’s lead with the Nintendo Switch 2 and initially make pre-orders available exclusively via its own retail arm, the Nintendo Store. Alternatively, Nintendo may stick to the more traditional route and make the console immediately available at third-party retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy.
