High tariffs on Vietnam and Cambodia have caused Nintendo to push back the preorder date for the Switch 2 as the company assesses market conditions.

Looking to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2? We've got you covered with all Australian retailers offering the console, games and accessories.

Here's where and when you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in Australia, which is set to be high on gamers' shopping lists in 2025.

Mario Kart World will be released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Nintendo has just announced the details of the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 console in New York – and we were there to go hands on with everything.

Fast forward to 2025 and the Switch 2 now sports a 7.9-inch (1920 x 1080) touchscreen LCD with support for HDR10, VRR, and up to 120Hz refresh rates. When docked, the Switch 2 can hit up to 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution at 60 frames per second. Otherwise, it maxes out at 1920 x 1080 when in tabletop or handheld mode.

We played hours of Nintendo Switch 2 games the same day President Trump announced new global tariffs. Despite the hefty price tag, it's a solid evolution of one of the world's most popular consoles.

Nintendo has confirmed that a bundle combining the Switch 2 and a copy of Mario Kart World will be available on launch day. It costs $499.99 in the US, £429.99 in the UK and AU$769.95 in Australia.