Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: The latest updates on restocks from retailers like Walmart, GameStop, Target and Best Buy

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are technically open, but you may have a tough time grabbing the console before its June 5 release date if you haven't secured one already. As of our latest sweep, the device is still completely out of stock at Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target and other retailers. This has (mostly) been the case since pre-orders first went live in the US on April 24, and it remains unclear when it'll change. Right now, your best hope might be to order through Nintendo itself, as the console maker is set to start accepting pre-orders at its My Nintendo Store on Thursday, May 8. That said, the company is only offering the Switch 2 through an invite system. It's been accepting registrations for that since April 2, and it's prioritizing invites for past Switch pla ... Read full article.