Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open ahead of schedule at one optimistic Dutch retailer
Numerous unknowns remain about the Switch 2, even two months after Nintendo officially unveiled the device by way of a short YouTube video. Officially, the company has outlined that it will be revealing more information on April 2 during its next Nintendo Direct event. There are suggestions that a separate event focusing on launch titles could occur between now and April 2, though.
Similarly, Nintendo has not confirmed how much the Switch 2 will cost yet. Nonetheless, evidence emerged last month that the console could cost upwards of CAD$499.99, which currently converts to around $349.99. With that being said, various analysts anticipate the Switch 2 costing $400 or more.
To that end, a Dutch retailer has opened pre-orders for Nintendo's long-awaited console. While the original Switch (curr. $299 on Amazon) sells for just under €300 in the Netherlands, Game-stock has priced the Switch 2 at €499 (~$539). However, the disclaimer on its listing clarifies that this pricing is an estimate and not final. Game-stock also expects the Switch 2 to reach at least Belgium and the Netherlands 'in mid-June', although this is speculative too. As a result, it appears this early pre-sale is more optimistic than anything else. The full quote from Game-stock is as follows:
Please note: This is a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order. The exact delivery date, price and how many will be delivered is not yet known. Our current estimate is that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be available in the Netherlands and Belgium in mid-June this year.
Delivery is done in order of order: whoever orders first will receive his console first on the day of release. As soon as there is more information, we will update our page immediately.
If we cannot deliver all orders or if you want to cancel the order, you will immediately receive a refund. The price for the pre-order is 499 euros, if the console is cheaper in the end, you will of course be refunded the difference.
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