Nintendo Switch 2 retailers in U.S. are opening the preorder from midnight EST on April 24. Now one can preorder to buy Nintendo Switch 2 at major U.S. retailers like Best Buy, alongside official games and accessories. Though the new Nintendo Switch 2 console will be available widely on June 5, but if you signed up on Nintendo’s site in anticipate of pre-orders opening on April 24, you should receive an email that will give you access to place your order via Nintendo.
Alongside Nintendo’s direct website, participating retailers will also have provide the console and Mario Kart World bundle for pre-order. Along with Nintendo, third-party retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and Target have confirmed their pre-orders open on April 24.
Placing pre-order for the Nintendo Switch 2
GameStop will be accepting pre-orders both in stores and online. Nintendo Switch 2 shall be available at GameStop online starting at 11AM ET that day. Best Buy, Walmart and Target pre-orders will open at midnight. No update on preorders availability from Amazon yet, but is expected.
Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2
- Walmart
- GameStop
- Best Buy
- Target
- Amazon
What should you buy?
After getting through to purchase, there would be two main options: the Nintendo Switch 2 ($449.99), or the Nintendo Switch 2: Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99).
Picking up the Mario Kart World Bundle is the best possible option as you are paying just $50 more, instead of the full $79.99, saving $30.
Nintendo Switch 2 price
Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 2: Mario Kart World Bundle will be available at:
- Walmart for $499.00
- GameStop for $499.99
- Amazon for $499.99
- Best Buy for $499.99
- Target for $499.99
As the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is a limited-time release it’s the version most buyers will be scrambling for.
To improve the odds of getting your hand on the console:
- Log in ahead of time, ideally before navigating to the Switch 2 listings
- Make sure shipping and payment info is saved to your account
Nintendo Switch 2 Games: What’s available for preorder
Nintendo Switch 2 is already building a stacked library, blending shiny new exclusives with upgraded re-releases of fan favorites. Heavyweights like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99), both available to preorder right now, alongside enhanced versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, fine-tuned for the new hardware.
Some titles are launching with the console on June 5. Donkey Kong Bananza will hit the shelves by July 17. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A are still missing from preorder listings entirely, on both Switch 2 and the current model.
Nintendo Switch 2 price hike
Nintendo hasn’t touched the price of the Switch 2 console itself, but almost every accessory has quietly crept up in cost.
One has to pay $5 extra for the main accessories, including the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, the Switch 2 Pro Controller, and the camera. The biggest jump from $10 to $119.99 is Dock Set.
Switch 2 preorder retailer guide
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have started on April 24 for most major US retailers, but the specifics vary slightly by store. Let’s break it down as to what each retailer is offering, and what to expect when it comes to launch day delivery and in-store pickup.
Walmart
Walmart promises fastest delivery by 9 am on June 5 if ordered before launch day. This could possibly lead to quick sellout. Also the cheapest offering at $499, rather than $499.99 everywhere else.
GameStop
GameStop’s select locations will offer midnight in-store pickups on June 5. In-store preorders start with store hours; online starts at 11 am on April 24.
Target
Target also is going for online-only preorders opened at 12 am on April 24.
Best Buy
Best Buy confirms April 24 as its preorder date and committed to a 12 am start time for preorders. Also, Best Buy is offering a selection of alternative Switch 2 bundles. It is also planning midnight launch events at some stores.
Amazon
No listings available on Amazon. Also, it’s uncertain whether this will change before launch.
To sum it up:
- Preorder Date: April 24, 2025
- Start Time: 12 am at major retailers
- Release Date: June 5, 2025
- Price: $449.99
- Accessories: Prices have crept up.
Nintendo unable to meet demands
It’s been a chaotic few weeks for anyone in the US trying to lock down a Switch 2. After Nintendo’s unexpectedly delayed preorders across the US and Canada, originally set to go live on April 9, the launch was pushed back due to the impact of tariffs and what the company called “evolving market conditions.”
Nintendo is already saying it will currently struggle to meet worldwide demand. It has been speculated that the console will boost production of Switch 2 consoles in Vietnam to stay on schedule. Nintendo has to ramp up production to keep up with the demands of Switch 2.
In Japan, 2.2 million people entered the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order lottery, exceeding beyond expectations on launch day. So be ready for high demand with virtual queues, sluggish sites, and possible checkout hiccups.
