Here’s where you can try to preorder the Switch 2 (update: sold out)
Published on: 2025-08-12 01:23:09
Update, April 24th: Following a rocky start, all confirmed Switch 2 retailers — including Walmart, Best Buy, and Target — have sold out of their existing inventory. The next online preorder opportunity will be at GameStop, which will open preorders at 11AM ET on April 24th.
Overall, Nintendo appears to be hopeful that it has built up sufficient inventory of its next-generation portable gaming system to meet US demand — something Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser reiterated during a recent CNBC appearance. Still, there’s no guarantee, especially given that Nintendo has admitted it “cannot fulfill” all the preorders it has already received through its own Japanese store.
Either way, if you’re trying to secure a Switch 2, we suggest beginning with the retailers listed below. We’ve also included a few tips and tricks further down for streamlining the checkout process, if needed.
Landing pages and online start times
What Switch 2 configurations are available?
At launch, the Nin
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