Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open in PH: Starts at ₱31,990 Ahead of June 26 Launch » YugaTech

Filipino gamers can now secure their Nintendo Switch 2 units as pre-orders have officially gone live on the Nintendo Philippines Official Store on Shopee. The standalone console is priced at ₱31,990, while a bundle that includes the highly anticipated Mario Kart World is available for ₱35,500 .

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in the Philippines on June 26, 2025, aligning with its release in other Southeast Asian markets like Singapore and Thailand . This marks a significant shift for Nintendo, as it’s the first time the company is rolling out a major console simultaneously across these regions.

The Switch 2 boasts several hardware upgrades over its predecessor. It features a larger 7.9-inch LCD screen with 1080p resolution in handheld mode and supports up to 4K output at 60 frames per second when docked . Under the hood, it’s powered by a custom NVIDIA Tegra T239 processor, complemented by 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of internal storage .

Connectivity options have been enhanced with the inclusion of Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1. The console also introduces the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, which attach via magnetic connectors and come equipped with a “C” button to activate the GameChat feature, allowing players to communicate during gameplay .

Mario Kart World, one of the flagship titles launching alongside the Switch 2, introduces an open-world design and supports races with up to 24 players, doubling the capacity of previous entries in the series .

While the Philippine pricing is higher than the U.S. MSRP of $449.99 (approximately ₱25,700), the local price includes taxes and import duties, which contribute to the increased cost .

Pre-orders are also available through authorized retailers like GameXtreme and DataBlitz, with some requiring a down payment of ₱5,000 to secure a unit .

In addition to the console launch, Nintendo is set to introduce the Nintendo eShop in the Philippines, providing gamers with a convenient platform for digital game purchases and downloads .

With these developments, Filipino gamers are poised to experience Nintendo’s next-generation gaming console without the delays that have historically affected the region.