Fans have discovered there’s already stock of nearly 400,000 Nintendo Switch 2 in the US, as the console is predicted to involve a significant price rise.

Here's what been confirmed along with our experts' best guesses for what will be revealed at Nintendo Direct on April 2.

The most encouraging price point comes from the leaker Average Lucia Fanatic, who claimed the Switch 2 will cost just CA$400 — or around US$280. While the leaker did correctly predict both the PS5 Pro and Nintendo Alarmo last year, there’s one incredibly good reason to be skeptical here: He also said the console was due to be launched last week.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is on its way here, but if you want an upgrade, it's going to be more than the $300 you paid for the original.

New leaks claim that Nintendo Switch 2 retail units have already been shipped to the US, suggesting a release date is coming soon.

Speaking to Bloomberg, game industry analysts have predicted that the Nintendo Switch 2 will enjoy the biggest console launch ever, despite costing at least $399 — and maybe as much as $499. Citing a group of analysts “who regularly communicate with [Nintendo] and its software and hardware partners,

Experts have predicted that Nintendo's next console, the Switch 2, could be one of the biggest console launches ever but it could end up costing gamers more than anticipated

In a new report by Bloomberg, analysts who are regularly in contact with Nintendo and its hardware/software partners are expecting the Nintendo Switch to carry a price tag of $400-$500 USD ($650-$795 AUD).