Tech Desk 
Apr 24, 2025
With anticipation amassing for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo's next-generation console, the moment of actual joy has come as Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have gone live in the US.
Although the original launch date was scheduled for early April, gamers eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 can finally do so at select US retailers and online stores that have opened Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.
Renowned retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy opened their Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US at midnight ET. Since the buying response was overwhelming, their websites crashed and “sold out” messages flashed across all these platforms.
If you just got to know about the opening of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, there are still some crumbs left. Jot down that GameStop will open Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders at 11am ET.
The enormous Nintendo Switch 2 sales have corroborated what the company had warned of. Regarding Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, Nintendo said demand was already surpassing supply, so ordering one at the earliest is essential if you wish to play on launch day, 5 June.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $449, while the Mario Kart World bundle costs $499, meaning you could save $30. Besides Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, accessories such as the Pro Controller and Camera, plus launch games, are also available to buy.
In the US, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders began on Thursday, 24 April at 12am ET, with a release date set for 5 June. Gamers willing to grab launch day benefits should be quick and lock their orders from the following retailers.
Retailer opening Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US
- Walmart: check stock
- Target: check stock
- Best Buy: check stock
- GameStop: pre-order at 11 a.m. ET
- Newegg: pre-order on April 24
- Sam's Club: no pre-order info
- Nintendo: pre-order with invite
- Amazon: no pre-order info
- Dell: no pre-order info
While Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK went live earlier this month, and quickly sold out, restocks have been ensured at several retailers. Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiasts in the UK are advised to regularly check the retailers listed below.
Retailer opening Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK
- Amazon: Check stock
- ShopTo: Check stock
- EE Store: Check stock
- Very: Check stock
- Argos: Check stock
- My Nintendo Store: pre-order with invitation
- Smyths: Check stock
- Currys: In-store only
- John Lewis: Check stock
- GAME: Check stock
