Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders go live today - full details on release date and price

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Following the Nintendo Direct conference, the pre-order date and price for the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced.

The hour-long presentation was dedicated to the new console, with regional websites launched containing all the necessary pre-order information.UK fans can look forward to pre-ordering the Switch 2 from April 8, according to the official website.

The standard edition of the console is set at a price of £395.99, while a bundle that includes Mario Kart World will be available for £429.99.The Nintendo Switch 2 console package includes two Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R), Joy-Con 2 Grips, Joy-Con 2 Straps, a Nintendo Switch 2 Dock, an Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable, a Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter and a USB-C Charging Cable.

Mario Kart World is a fresh racing game featuring open-world elements and various regions. It not only contains a traditional Grand Prix mode with set courses but also allows players to drive to the next race, reports the Express.The Free Roam mode lets you uncover new secrets and routes while interacting with friends.Nintendo has confirmed that the game will support 24-person multiplayer and in-game chat functionality via the console's new C-Button.