From April 2025, you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2. But those who want to pre-order the Switch 2 must meet various requirements in order to be allowed to order directly from Nintendo.
Nintendo has announced not only the official release date of the Switch 2 but also the prices and the start of pre-orders. However, anyone who wants to pre-order the Switch 2 directly from Nintendo must meet several requirements. You can find all the information directly in the Nintendo shop.
Switch Online Membership:
- You must have been an uninterrupted “Nintendo Switch Online” member for at least two years by 31.03.2025 and have an active membership on the day of pre-ordering.
- For family memberships, the membership holder is eligible to pre-order. Other members are not eligible.
Playtime and Emails
- You need to have spent a certain amount of time playing purchased Switch games, with those having higher playtime being preferred.
- You must share your usage information with Nintendo.
- You must have consented to receive promotional emails from Nintendo.
Can you also pre-order the Switch 2 elsewhere? Yes, because by now you can also order the Nintendo Switch 2, for example, at MediaMarkt. There are usually no restrictions on orders here. You can also order from Saturn and Amazon, but you must request an invitation from Amazon. The subsequent link via email is then valid for 22 hours.
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