Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off on April 9

During Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct showcase, the company revealed two dates that fans should immediately take note of, and scribble hastily into their calendars: its June 5 release date, and even sooner, the date when you can place a pre-order for the console. You can put money down for the Switch 2 starting Wednesday, April 9 at numerous retailers.

While it’s possible that Nintendo has done everything in its power to ensure that it can meet demand, it seems likely still that Switch 2 pre-orders may be tough to secure ahead of its launch. We’ll have more details when Nintendo shares them on the big day.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will come with 256 GB of internal storage, and will cost $449.99. A version of the console that includes Mario Kart World will cost $499.99. As for expandable storage to fit more games, it’ll utilize microSD Express cards, which have the same form factor as the original Switch’s microSD cards, but are as fast as SSDs. Those start at around $45 for a 128 GB model, or $60 for a 256 GB version. While the Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with most Switch games, you’ll need a microSD Express card to play any type of game on the Switch 2.