M.Video-Eldorado will open pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 as early as April 8
By ForGeeks The M.Video-Eldorado company, has announced the launch of pre-orders for the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2 console. Pre-orders will be available starting on April 8, 2025, and the price of the device will be revealed on launch day.
Nintendo remains a hit in the Russian market
According to Sergey Mezin, head of gameplay and community development at M.Video-Eldorado, Nintendo Switch sold about 500,000 copies in Russia from 2017 to 2024, making it the most successful Nintendo console in the history of the brand’s presence on the domestic market.
The top-selling games were The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. According to the retailer’s representative, despite the economic difficulties of recent years, demand for Nintendo products remains high, and the Russian audience maintains a high level of engagement and loyalty to the company’s key franchises.
“Interest in the new version of the console is huge. We are confident that Nintendo Switch 2 will be in demand among gamers across the country, and we will do everything we can to make sure that Russian users can pre-order it at the same time as the global launch on April 8,” said Sergey Mezin.
“We are confident that Nintendo Switch 2 will be in demand among gamers across the country.
What we know about Nintendo Switch 2
The new version of Nintendo’s console has received substantial hardware and functional improvements while retaining the recognizable form factor of a hybrid device. Switch 2 is geared toward both mobile and stationary gaming, offering powerful hardware, updated controllers and an improved screen.
Switch 2 is designed for both mobile and stationary gaming, offering powerful hardware, updated controllers and an improved screen.
Key Features of Nintendo Switch 2
- Screen: 7.9-inch display with 1920×1080 resolution and 120Hz. Provides a sharper picture and smoother animation.
- Processor: updated chipset with support for modern graphics technology and fast loading games.
- Storage: 256GB of built-in storage with expandable microSD Express cards.
- Joy-Con 2 controllers: new generation with magnetic mount, improved ergonomics, built-in sensors and mouse-like operation thanks to accelerometer and gyroscope.
- 4K Docking Station: allows you to connect the console to your TV and get a picture in 4K resolution.
Device package
- Console Nintendo Switch 2
- Controllers Joy-Con 2 (left and right side)
- Docking station with HDMI port
- Cable HDMI
- USB-C charger
- Switch 2 AC power adapter
