The window for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders is currently open, but securing a console before its June 5 release date may prove difficult if you haven’t already placed an order. Initially scheduled for pre-order on April 9, the device faced delays before finally becoming available for pre-order in the US and Canada on April 24. However, stock quickly sold out at third-party retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. GameStop also ran out of stock shortly after opening pre-orders.
While some buyers managed to secure pre-orders through Walmart as late as April 26, the retailer has since taken down its Switch 2 pages, and other mentioned stores are not accepting pre-orders at the moment. The only known option for pre-ordering the Switch 2 is through Nintendo’s My Nintendo Store, which is offering the console through an invite system. Registrations began on April 2, with the first wave of invites expected to be sent out on May 8. However, some customers may not receive their pre-order email until after the June 5 launch date.
Third-party retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and Target began pre-orders on April 24, but the console is currently either sold out or listed as «coming soon» at these stores. Amazon is expected to offer the Switch 2 in the future, but there is no specific date for when it will be available. Membership-based stores like Costco and Sam’s Club have also listed the Switch 2, but pre-orders are not yet confirmed. Newegg has a Switch 2 page but is not offering pre-orders at this time.
To increase your chances of getting a restock, it is recommended to create accounts with each retailer and ensure your shipping and billing information is up to date. Additionally, downloading the mobile apps of these stores and signing up for notifications may help alert you of restocks. Updates on Switch 2 pre-order information will be provided as new information becomes available.
For pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch 2, you can visit the following retailers:
– Nintendo
– GameStop
– Best Buy
– Target
– Walmart
– Amazon (not yet available)
Accessories and games for the Switch 2 are also available for pre-order separately. While the console’s pricing remains unchanged, the cost of accessories like the Switch 2 camera and Pro Controller has been adjusted. Most of these accessories are still available at select retailers, but availability may vary. First-party games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are widely available for pre-order.
In terms of tariffs, the Switch 2’s original price of $450 will remain the same in the US and Canada, with the potential for future price increases. Nintendo has shifted some of its manufacturing to Vietnam, with the company speculated to increase production to meet demand. Despite challenges, Nintendo is working to ensure a smooth release for the Switch 2.
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