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It looks like Nintendo fans in the United States might finally be able to snag their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders soon, following the delay placed "in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs." Nintendo's official guide page on how to buy the Switch 2 in the US proves as much, having apparently been updated recently to reveal that purchase invitation emails are set to start going out early next month. "The first batch of invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025," reads the website's FAQ section, "with additional batches of invitation emails sent periodically until purchasing on My Nintendo Store is opened to everyone.
" In last week's wave of Nintendo Switch 2 news , it was initially revealed that the new console's pre-orders were supposed to start rolling out on April 8, much like they did in other regions, but the tariff-related delay saw the date pushed back indefinitely – until now, of course. Every other invitation requirement previously outlined by Nintendo remains unchanged, including a Nintendo Switch Online membership of at least 12 months and a minimum of 50 in-game hours total, as of April 2, 2025. There's no word on whether the previously unveiled $450 price tag is staying the same just yet, however, but it's possible it won't change.
Analyst David Cole, founder of games industry marketing and research firm DFC Intelligence, speculates that Nintendo will "stick with the $450 price" despite tariff concerns, believing the number "was reached with the threat of tariffs already looming." Other experts seem to agree, too. Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu is one such person, with expectations of Nintendo maintaining its original price for the Switch 2 if the new 10% levy on most US imports stays the same, saying that "Nintendo probably keeps pricing at $450 and just takes the hit on margin.
" There's no telling what the price will be until those hotly anticipated pre-orders finally go live in May, though – but I'll certainly be keeping my fingers crossed. Here are some of the most exciting upcoming Switch 2 games to look forward to..
