Summary
- Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 may start on April 2, 2025, with a potential release in May or June.
- Best Buy Canada announced the pre-order date, but other retailers have not confirmed yet.
- Analysts predict a large launch with 6-8 million units available, suggesting a big release for fans.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 could start on April 2, 2025, according to Best Buy Canada. It’s been eight years since the launch of the original Switch, so excitement around Nintendo’s next console has been high, and there’s been no shortage of leaks and rumors to add fuel to that fire. Fans may not have to wait too much longer for the Nintendo Switch 2 now if its potential pre-order date is anything to go by.
After finally unveiling the console, Nintendo announced a Switch 2 Direct for April 2, when the company will offer a closer look at the system, which may include an official release day and price. While those details remain a mystery for now, the day of the Direct may also be the first chance for excited fans to reserve their console.
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Best Buy Canada announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will start on April 2 at the retailer in a March 27 announcement. The blog post makes no mention of a specific price point or release date, but pre-orders going live so soon could mean that the wait for the console won’t be long. A previous rumor suggested that the Switch 2 could launch on May 15 to align with the releases of Doom: The Dark Ages and the Lego Mario Kart set, but other analysts believe a June release window is more likely. Either option would make sense with an April 2 pre-order date, as that gives players at least a month to get their orders in, but makes sure the wait isn’t too long between then and the release day.
Best Buy Canada Announces an April 2 Pre-Order Date for the Switch 2
It’s unclear for now if the April 2 pre-order day will be consistent across all retailers or if that’s unique to Best Buy Canada. Best Buy’s U.S. site doesn’t mention a specific pre-order day, and neither does GameStop nor Nintendo’s official website. If the Direct that day does confirm how much the system will cost or when it will come out, it would make sense for all stores to start accepting pre-orders after the announcement. Current estimates suggest the Switch 2 may cost between $399 and $450, so anyone hoping to pre-order theirs when April comes around may want to set roughly that amount aside. Still, it’s important to remember that most details at this point are unconfirmed.
Regardless of when pre-orders start and the console comes out, it’s shaping up to be a big release. One analyst believes Nintendo will have between 6 and 8 million units available on launch day, which would give the Switch 2 the largest console launch in history. Considering how frequently the original Switch sold out around its 2017 release, it’s easy to see why Nintendo would want to go so big so early. Until the April 2 Direct confirms anything, though, fans may need to take these rumors with a grain of salt.
