Switch 2's first switch 2 My Nintendo store reservation invitation letters in the US and Canada, with priority requirements for setting
Blog Andrew Joseph 11 Apr , 2025 0

renew: This article initially states that the May 8 date is new information, but it has been the case since April 2. We apologize for this error. We have edited the title and article to summarize the details in an interpreter format instead of presenting it as new information and clearly show that there is still no news about retail bookings. Thank you for pointing out the error.
ability: Bookings for Nintendo Switch 2 are scheduled to be available around the world on April 9, but economic chaos caused by Trump's tariffs are forced Nintendo first releases delays in the United Statesand Then Canada. Bookings are made as planned elsewhere Included in the UK.
according to FAQ posted to Nintendo's websitethe first batch of invitations will begin at the My Nintendo store starting May 8, 2025. There is currently no information on retail bookings.
Nintendo added that additional invitation emails will be sent “regularly” until my Nintendo store is purchased to everyone.
Nintendo explained that the initial invitation email will be sent to “qualified registrants who meet the priority criteria” on a first come first served basis. From sending an email to complete the purchase, the inviter will have 72 hours of time.
Nintendo Switch 2 reservation invitation priority requirements:
- You must be the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch online membership
- You must have a Nintendo Switch online membership of at least 12 months and
- You must choose to share game data and have at least 50 hours of game time.
There is no question yet on whether Nintendo plans to stick with the already announced Switch 2 pricing, its games (some of which cost $79.99) and accessories or adding them. Some analysts say Nintendo may be forced to raise the price of the Basic Convert 2 to $449.99 due to the ongoing tariff war, but Nintendo has not announced it in one way or another.
It is worth pointing out that Nintendo bundled Mario Kart World with the Nintendo Switch 2 for $499.99, reducing the cost of the game by $30 in the process. However, Nintendo said the bundle is a limited-time offer.
Prices of Nintendo Switch 2 in the United States:
- Nintendo Switch 2 itself: $449.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 bundled with Mario Kart World: $499.99
- Mario Kart World itself: $79.99
- Donkey Banana: $69.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera: $49.99
- Joy-Con 2 Controller Pair: $89.99
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip: $34.99
- Joy-Con 2 Strap: $12.99
- Joy-Con 2 Round Pair: $19.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set: $109.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector: $34.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-in-One Carry Case: $79.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter: $29.99
IGN has a lot of reactions to Nintendo's jump to $80 on Switch 2 Generation, including From analysts who help us understand why this happens.
elsewhere, We've told the story of former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils Emhe pointed to the story in Wii Pack-In Game Wii Sports, which involved tweets that resolved the controversy over Nintendo's decision to be the Switch 2 Tutorial Game Welcome Tour.
Wesley is the UK news editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter via @wyp100. You can reach Wesley via [email protected] or secretly visit [email protected].