Nintendo Switch 2 price leak explored: How much might the next-gen console cost?

After much anticipation, Nintendo unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2 via a first-look trailer video. This upcoming console features a larger display than its predecessor, redesigned Joy-Cons, reduced bezels, and several other significant enhancements. Additionally, the company has confirmed that users will have the ability to play exclusive Switch 2 titles as well as older Switch games on the new system.

While the device's launch is officially scheduled for 2025, specifics concerning its pricing remain undisclosed. This article examines a recent leak regarding the pricing of the Nintendo Switch 2.

NOTE: This article is based on leaked information. Readers are advised to take it with a pinch of salt.

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Alleged French retailer employee leaks that the Nintendo Switch 2 could cost around $410

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Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 will be released in 2025; however, pre-orders for the console are not currently available. Meanwhile, several sources provide potentially credible information regarding the next-gen console's pricing.

For instance, recently, a post on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit has garnered significant attention, as it purports to provide reliable information regarding the pricing and pre-order specifics of the Switch 2.

The post features a screenshot of a Discord chat in which an individual asserts that they are an employee of Micromania, a French retail establishment. This person states that their store is preparing to accept pre-orders for the Switch 2, which is priced at €399 ($410).

The individual also shared details regarding the pricing of the game cartridges, reporting that the storefront has obtained a list of 25 potential games for the console. Notably, their prices range from €69 ($71) to €79 ($81).

Regarding the pre-orders, the individual's Discord message states:

"I can just tell you that everything is already ready for pre-orders. I know the first Nintendo exclusive game because there is a pack with this game in limited edition and the whole list of games is coded. I can't say anything more because I'm risking my job just that the pre-orders are REALLY FOR SOON."

A comment made by Redditor u/Inventeer on the same post indicates that the French retailer, Micromania, consistently charges excessive prices. However, should the leaked information prove accurate, the upcoming Switch 2 is expected to be approximately $100 more expensive than the current model, which is priced at $299.99.

The Nintendo Direct event is scheduled for April 2, 2025, and it may ultimately reveal the pre-order information regarding the Nintendo Switch 2.