The cost of certain PS5 models is once again increasing in many parts of the world as Sony announces what is, for many countries, a second price hike for its current-gen console. Announced yesterday (April 13),

That long wait is over, though, as Nintendo has just announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will kick off in the United States on April 24, 2025. In even better news, the price remains the same – $449.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2 and $499.99 for the console plus the new Mario Kart World title.

Nintendo and Sony may increase console prices due to US tariffs, potentially raising the cost of a Switch 2 or PlayStation 5 by 30%. Assembled in China, these consoles face a 125% duty, though Nintendo's Vietnam production offers a temporary reprieve.