Nintendo Switch 2 preorders begin early Thursday, and the hotly-anticipated consoles are expected to sell out quickly. Why it matters: Preorders for Nintendo's Switch sequel were delayed by two weeks in early April amid tariff uncertainty.

Originally scheduled for April 9, 2025, Nintendo's pre-order date was postponed to assess the potential impact of the ongoing tariff war.

Following an initial delay, Nintendo has set the preorder date for its Switch 2 console for April 24. The Japan-based company has also decided to keep the upcoming product’s cost at the previously announced $449.