While Nintendo continues to take its time revealing details about its upcoming console, other companies have been quick to cash in on everyone's desperation for Switch 2 News. The price is currently the key talking point and the Italian site Games and movies took a punt and put limited folding pre-orders live for $364.99.
The retail site doesn't put a date on the launch, instead putting it as December 31, 2025, but it's the price that's got people's attention. $365 puts the console at just $15 more than the RRP of the Switch OLED – the price you pay if you get the current model from Nintendo itself.
Obviously, this isn't confirmation that the final suggested retail price for the Switch 2 will be $365 (about £307 / $384), just that this site feels comfortable opening limited pre-orders at that price. The whiff of a marketing stunt is strong, of course, almost as strong as the case and accessory maker revelations before Nintendo officially pulled the curtain on the console.
Some analysts are predicting a higher price for the new console, and while no one is expecting an 800 euro monster like the PS5 Pro, this figure is certainly more reasonable than many expect. We would be very pleasantly surprised if the official cost came close to that.
The pre-order page has a fan rendering of the console along with official images, but the Google listing says that the retailer “guarantees a discounted price” for anyone who pre-orders.
By pre-ordering now you can guarantee a discounted price!
Delivery is always scheduled for the official day of release, however GamesandMovies.it cannot guarantee it as it is not responsible for delays by couriers or distributors.
Hmm. With Nintendo rumored to be going under the hood to satiate the console's thirst, a pre-order probably isn't necessary, but we'll see.
The Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd should reveal more details about the console and its games – we'll have to wait and see if that includes a release date and price. In the meantime, let us know below if you think Nintendo's MSRP will be lower (surely not?) or higher than this.
