Excitement is building around the potential release of the Nintendo Switch 2, with leaks and rumors pointing towards a possible pre-order date of April 2nd, 2025.  This date aligns with a planned Nintendo Direct presentation where the company is expected to reveal more details about the console, including its official release date and price.

Best Buy Canada reportedly announced that pre-orders for the Switch 2 will commence on April 2nd.  While the retailer's announcement didn't specify pricing or a firm release date, the imminent opening of pre-orders suggests the console's launch may not be far off. Speculation places the release date anywhere between mid-May and June, aligning with potential game releases like 'Doom: The Dark Ages' and the 'Lego Mario Kart' set.  An April pre-order date allows ample time for consumers to secure their console while minimizing the wait between pre-order and release.

It remains to be seen if the April 2nd pre-order date applies to all retailers or is exclusive to Best Buy Canada.  Other major retailers like Best Buy US, GameStop, and Nintendo's official website have yet to announce pre-order information. It's likely that all retailers will begin accepting pre-orders following the Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2nd, where the official price and release date are expected to be revealed.  Current estimates place the Switch 2's price between $399 and $450.

The potential scale of the Switch 2 launch is also generating considerable buzz.  Analysts predict Nintendo could have between 6 and 8 million units available at launch, potentially making it the largest console launch in history. This ambitious target reflects the high demand anticipated for the Switch's successor, mirroring the frequent sell-outs experienced with the original Switch's launch in 2017.