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Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the new Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, maintaining a price of $449. In a promotional offer, GameStop is providing up to $175 in credit for those who trade in their old Nintendo Switch consoles towards the purchase of a Switch 2. The trade-in values are $175 for the Switch OLED, $125 for the standard Switch, and $100 for the Switch Lite, with an additional 10% credit for GameStop Pro members.
Despite the unchanged price of the console, Nintendo will increase the prices of Switch 2 accessories and games due to tariffs and other cost increases affecting tech products. For example, the Switch 2 Pro controller will now cost $84.99, up from $79.99, and new games like Mario Kart World will be priced at $79.99.
For those interested in the new console, Tom’s Guide provides a hands-on review and additional coverage on the upcoming games, helping consumers decide if the new offerings justify the costs. The article also notes that purchasing the Switch 2 might be easier than previous console launches, as GameStop does not plan to restrict pre-orders to Pro members only.