GameStop is set to open Nintendo Switch 2 preorders at 11AM ET

Most major retailers launched their Nintendo Switch 2 preorders at 12AM ET on April 24th and sold out quickly — but thankfully, GameStop is doing things a bit differently. The company says it’s kicking off in-store preorders when the “doors open” today, with online preorders going live at 11AM ET. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to place a preorder for both the standalone console and the bundle from GameStop, with all the details you need to be among the first to get the Switch 2 when it launches on June 5th. The standalone Switch 2 comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, which magnetically attach to the console, and feature a new “C-button” — a shortcut to Nintendo’s new in-game chat feature, GameChat. Inside the box, you’ll also find a redesigned dock, a basic Joy-Con grip, Joy-Con wrist straps, an AC adapter, a USB-C charging capable, and an HDMI cable. If you just want the standalone console, you’ll be able to preorder the Switch 2 for $449.99 at GameStop when onlin ... Read full article.