GameStop, Target, and Walmart announce when their Switch 2 preorders start

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Nintendo said today that Switch 2 preorders in the US will begin on April 24th ahead of the console’s June 5th launch day, and now GameStop, Target, and Walmart have shared exactly when you can try to snag a preorder. GameStop said said on X that in-store Nintendo Switch preorders will start when “doors open” on April 24th. Online preorders will kick off that day at 11AM ET. The company also says that “all stores” will open on June 5th at 12AM ET / June 4th at 9PM PT for console launch. Target’s Switch 2 preorders will kick off on April 24th at 12AM ET, Switch 2 preorders will kick off on April 24th at 12AM ET, according to Target’s website . The preorder time applies to consoles, games, and accessories. Walmart’s Switch 2 preorders begin on April 24th at 12AM ET, company spokesperson Leigh Stidham tells The Verge. Walmart’s website Switch 2 preorders begin on Apr ... Read full article.