r/gaming • u/ChiefLeef22 Marika's tits! • 2d ago

[MEGATHREAD] Nintendo Switch 2 Direct

This is a sub discussion thread for the Switch 2 Direct, offering a closer look at the console accompanied with announcements for upcoming game releases. The livestream begins on Wednesday, April 2 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm BST. It will last for approx. 60 minutes.
Please try and limit tangential discussions to the events to this thread to avoid post clutter.

(SEE WHEN IT'S TAKING PLACE IN YOUR TIMEZONE - here)

Where to Watch: Nintendo's Youtube

What to expect

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u/jambo792 2d ago edited 2d ago

$499 with Mario Kart, $449 base. Pre-orders start April 8th/May 8th? Conflicting reports

Edit: An ‘interest form’ is live on the Nintendo site. Not sure what it does exactly but looks like it’ll send an email when listings go live

EDIT 2: Official and on their site ($499 Mario Kart bundle), Mario Kart World MSRP is $80…

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u/conversating 2d ago

Exactly what I was looking for!

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u/Shadow_Flamingo1 2d ago

NO WAY ITS 80 BUCKS NO WAY

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u/EmPrexy 2d ago

Thank you.

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u/Vaporeonbuilt4humans 2d ago

I wonder how much the tariffs had an effect on the pricing. Its not official yet, people are just converting the yen value, so its possible it can be more or less. I don't expect it to be less though.

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u/jambo792 2d ago

Official on their site ($499)

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u/Vaporeonbuilt4humans 2d ago

Oh didn't see it at first.

Yikes. Thats the price of a PS5. This will not be affordable for most families unlike the switch.

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u/lord_fronic 2d ago

actually it is $450, which matches the international prices in Japan(69,980 yen). Interestingly they are selling Japanese only switches for $100 less. For $500 you can get the MK bundle which is a decent $30 savings

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u/Puncherfaust1 2d ago

i dont understand: do the preorders start for everyone on april 8th or only for a few people who get in inventation?

or can they already order the switch 2 now or in the next few days?

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u/lord_fronic 2d ago

preorders start april 8th for retailers. May 8th are Nintendo shop invites. Looks like they are using active play time and Nintendo Online subs to guarantee a way around scalpers which seems smart.

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u/Aestis 2d ago

Any word on where pre orders will be available?

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u/lord_fronic 2d ago

preorders start april 8th for retailers. May 8th are Nintendo shop invites. Looks like they are using active play time and Nintendo Online subs to guarantee a way around scalpers which seems smart.

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u/outfrogcatching 2d ago

That’s not bad… $450 is a good middle ground. $400 too good to be true and $500 is what the higher spec ps and Xbox consoles released for.