Alright, so here’s the thing. I’ve been eagerly waiting for this moment, and I don’t even really know why. Alright, maybe I do — it’s the freaking Switch 2! Yeah, that’s right, the preorders are set to drop in the U.S. on April 24th. Is this a life-altering announcement? Eh, probably not. But dang it, it’s got my gamer heart racing faster than my brain during a mid-afternoon caffeine crash.
So Nintendo drops this bombshell today, kinda casually like they’re talking about the weather. They confirmed the switcheroo—pun intended—with a press release that said: “Hey, folks! Get your wallets ready ’cause the Switch 2’s going up for preorder on a Thursday.” Why a Thursday? I dunno, maybe it’s just one of those things we’ll never understand, like why my left sock always disappears into the void known as the washing machine.
Now, about the cash you’ll have to shell out: a standalone system is gonna be $449.99. And if you want to get your hands on the system plus a digital copy of Mario Kart World, that’s another fifty bucks. Sounds about right, right? But here’s where things get a bit bumpy—accessory prices are doing the cha-cha on the price scale.
Yeah, you heard me. The Switch 2 Pro Controller is now $84.99, hiked up by five bucks. And don’t even get me started on the Joy-Cons, which are up $5 too, making them a crisp $94.99. A second dock set? Add a tenner—$119.99 now. I mean, it feels like everything’s getting more expensive these days, whether it’s the cost of video game delight or avocados at the grocery store—seriously, they’re like little green gold nuggets now.
But back to the nitty-gritty—I’ve got one tiny gripe: extra straps for the Joy-Cons moved up by just a dollar. You ever try to justify that to yourself? “Oh, just one more dollar.” Yeah… says everyone who ever went over budget. Plus, there are a few other odds and ends creeping up by five bucks too. If you’re curious, there’s this giant graphic somewhere here that lays out all the MSRP changes like a buffet of price tags. And honestly, I’m not even sure if I know what half of them are for anymore, but there you go.
Candadians, if you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering when you can snag this wonder of modern tech. And I hate to break it to you, but the answer is kinda fuzzy right now. Blame a national holiday for that one. Apparently though, Nintendo of Canada’s giving out the same preorder date and prices, probably just as an Easter egg, even if their retailers have yet to catch on.
So, that’s the scoop, or the soup – whichever you prefer. But hey, it’s not me steering this ship. Or maybe it is. Look, the point is, we’re all just waiting together in this bizarre queue for our shot at Nintendo’s next big thing. Until then, save those pennies or whatever the digital equivalent is these days. And try not to lose your socks like I do.
