UPDATE: May. 5, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 preorder availability at major retailers. We’ve also added additional information to help readers track Switch 2 restocks.
The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date came and went in the U.S. in late April. You probably didn’t get one, but that doesn’t mean all hope is lost.
After a brief delay due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live online at several major retailers on April 24, predictably crashing their websites. Within hours, preorder listings for the $449.99 console at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart were all marked as “coming soon,” “not available,” or “out of stock.” The same applied to listings for its $499.99 Mario Kart World bundle.
Those lucky enough to snag a Switch 2 preorder will be able to pick up their new console in person at Best Buy and GameStop as soon as it launches on June 5: Both retailers are planning on opening their stores at midnight ET that day. Meanwhile, Walmart is promising to deliver preorders made before June 4 at 8 a.m. ET for free by 9 a.m. local time on June 5 (while supplies last). We’ve reached out to a Target rep to find out if it has any launch day plans and will update this story if we hear back.
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