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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Details Emerge Ahead of Nintendo Direct
Fresh details regarding the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 have seemingly surfaced ahead of the forthcoming Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2. Gaming enthusiasts are keenly awaiting announcements regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 release date, official pricing, and the initial roster of games. The upcoming Nintendo Direct is expected to offer crucial information, including potential Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order details.
Potential Pre-Order Date Leak
Speculation is rampant among Nintendo followers as a potential Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date may have been prematurely revealed. According to recent leaks, eager consumers might be able to place their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders as early as April 2, coinciding with the Nintendo Direct event.
Best Buy Canada Blog Post as Source
This pre-order information originates from a now-removed blog post on the Best Buy Canada website, which initially indicated that pre-orders would commence on the same day as the Nintendo Direct broadcast. Although the original Best Buy Canada post has been taken down, the alleged leak regarding the pre-order timeline was noted by IGN, a prominent gaming news outlet.
Reportedly, the deleted Best Buy Canada post explicitly stated: “Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada.” The post, however, did not disclose the retail price of the new console, although industry analysts anticipate a price point around $400 for the next-generation system.
Price Speculation and Enhanced Games
Separate reports have also suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2 may feature enhanced versions of existing Nintendo Switch titles. Evidence for this emerged on Nintendo’s website pertaining to the upcoming Virtual Game Cards program. The website contained references to “Nintendo Switch 2 Editions” of certain games.
Text on the Virtual Game Cards website stated, “Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games can only be loaded on a Nintendo Switch 2 system.”
This statement implies a distinction between titles exclusive to the new hardware and “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games,” which are likely to be upgraded iterations of games currently available on the original Nintendo Switch. This development could offer revitalized experiences of popular, previously released games.
Game Lineup Speculation: Mario Kart 9 and Metroid Prime 4
Regarding potential Nintendo Switch 2 games, the announcement trailer (referenced in the original article) has fueled speculation that Mario Kart 9 is currently under development for the platform. Moreover, indications suggest that Mario Kart 9 might support up to 24 players in multiplayer races, potentially leading to large-scale, dynamic online competitions.
Furthermore, it is considered probable that Metroid Prime 4 will be released as a cross-generation title, available on both the current Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 upon its launch later in the year. Metroid Prime 4 could be among the “Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games” alluded to on the Nintendo Virtual Game Cards website, offering enhanced features on the new console.