The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on the market in the US for over two weeks, but finding one can be quite challenging. While many people have been able to purchase the $450 console since its release on June 5, online inventory quickly sold out at most stores and continues to be scarce. Best Buy restocked on June 23, but those units sold out quickly for in-store pickup. Target also has limited stock in some locations, but it requires in-store purchase. Costco may have bundles available for members, but otherwise, availability has been minimal. It’s worth checking local Target, Best Buy, Walmart, or GameStop stores for in-stock consoles. Amazon does not currently have the Switch 2 listed.
Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop have had limited stock of the Switch 2 available both online and in-store since June 5. Walmart is selling the console through third-party retailers at inflated prices. Best Buy restocked on June 23, but quickly sold out. Target had restocks on June 6 and June 12, with in-store stock available in some locations as of June 24. GameStop has advertised in-store availability, but online listings now redirect to a store locator. Membership-based retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club have had bundles available, but stock is limited. Verizon briefly had the console available, but it has since sold out. Amazon has not listed the Switch 2 or Mario Kart World. Newegg has listed the console but has not started sales.
Nintendo is offering the Switch 2 through an invite system for Switch Online members with certain playtime requirements. Signing up for an invite may lead to a purchase opportunity, but it may take time to receive an invitation. Below is a list of all retailers where the Switch 2 can potentially be purchased. Please note that this information is intended as a reference guide and may not reflect current availability of the device at all locations.
Where to buy Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle:
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Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories
Nintendo is offering a variety of accessories for the Switch 2, including the Pro Controller, cases, and cameras for GameChat. Most of these accessories became available on June 5, along with games like Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Donkey Kong Bananza, another upcoming game, is available for pre-order and set to release in mid-July.
At present, most Switch 2 games are widely available, while stock for accessories may be limited in some cases. Nintendo’s official carrying cases for the Switch 2 have been particularly scarce, so third-party options may be necessary for immediate protection of your console.
– Mario Kart World ($80)
– Donkey Kong Bananza ($70)
– Additional Switch 2 games
– Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 ($60)
– Joy-Con 2 bundle ($95)
– Switch 2 Pro Controller ($85)
– Switch 2 Camera ($55)
– Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera ($60)
– Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip ($40)
– Joy-Con 2 Wheels (set of 2) ($25)
– Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case ($85)
– Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector ($40)
– Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set ($120)
– Nintendo GameCube Controller for Switch 2 ($65)
For more details on where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 and its games and accessories, continue reading below. Only those who have Verizon service were able to order the Switch 2, and the process was reportedly somewhat rocky.
Amazon does not have any listings for the Switch 2 or Mario Kart World on its website, and did not offer pre-orders for the Switch 2. It is unclear when or if Amazon will sell the device, but some Switch 2 games can be found.
Newegg has listed the Switch 2 on its site for several weeks, but has not indicated when sales will begin. Previous listings from third-party sellers were available at inflated prices.
The Mario Kart World bundle has been available in greater quantities online compared to the base console, which costs $50 less. However, since Mario Kart is the Switch 2’s biggest launch game and retails for $80 on its own, this may not be a disadvantage.
Nintendo is only offering the Switch 2 through an invite system, requiring Switch Online members with at least 12 months of membership and 50 hours of Switch 1 playtime as of April 2 to receive an invitation. It may take weeks for those who registered in April to receive their invite.
Various retailers have listed the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle, but availability may vary. Accessories and games for the Switch 2 are also available, with most games broadly accessible and accessories occasionally in limited stock.
Walmart began online sales of the Switch 2 on June 5, with both the Mario Kart World bundle and standalone console available through third-party retailers at higher prices. Best Buy started selling the Switch 2 in-store on June 5, with limited online availability on June 11 and June 23. The restocks of the Switch 2 lasted for about an hour and required in-store pickup, but the device is now sold out again.
Target had the Switch 2 in stores on June 5 and restocked its online inventory for a couple of hours starting around 3:30AM ET on June 6. Another restock occurred on June 12 around 2:30PM ET, but it sold out in less than an hour. As of June 24, there is in-store stock in at least one Philadelphia location.
GameStop has advertised in-store availability, with stock varying by location. Online, the device has been unavailable for the past week. A bundle that included Mario Kart World, a microSD Express card, and other accessories was briefly available for $625 but is no longer listed.
Membership-based retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club have had bundles in and out of stock. Verizon briefly had the Switch 2 available on launch day, but only for Verizon service customers.
Amazon has not listed the Switch 2 or Mario Kart World. Newegg has listed the Switch 2 but has not started sales. Nintendo is offering the Switch 2 through an invite system for eligible Switch Online members.
Various retailers are selling the Mario Kart World bundle and accessories for the Switch 2. Most Switch 2 games and accessories are broadly available, with a few exceptions. Can you please rewrite this sentence?
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