OMG, guys! The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are officially open, but it’s like trying to catch a Pikachu in the wild—super tricky! 🤯 After a delay from the original April 9 date, pre-orders finally kicked off in the US and Canada on April 24. But guess what? Within hours, major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy were sold out! GameStop joined the party later that morning but, yep, you guessed it—sold out too! 🎮💨
Some lucky shoppers managed to snag a pre-order through Walmart as late as April 26, but now even Walmart’s Switch 2 pages are either gone or listed as “coming soon.” As of now, none of the big stores are accepting pre-orders. Bummer, right? 😭
But don’t lose hope! Nintendo itself is still offering pre-orders through its My Nintendo Store, but there’s a catch—it’s invite-only. Registration started on April 2, with the first wave of invites rolling out on May 8. However, Nintendo warned that some invites might not arrive until after the June 5 launch date. So, if you haven’t signed up yet, do it now! It’s free, and you might just get that golden email. ✉️✨
How to Pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2
Third-party retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and Target opened pre-orders on April 24, but they’re all sold out or “coming soon” now. Amazon hasn’t even listed the Switch 2 yet, and other stores like Costco and Sam’s Club have listings but no pre-orders. 😤
Your best bet? Sign up on Nintendo’s website and keep an eye on retailers for restocks. Pro tip: Create accounts with each store, update your shipping info, and download their apps for notifications. It might be annoying, but it could pay off! 📱🔔
Switch 2 Accessories and Games
While the console is hard to get, accessories and games are still available! The new Joy-Con 2 bundle is $95, the Pro Controller is $85, and the Switch 2 Camera is $55. Plus, games like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are up for pre-order too! 🎮🔥
Check out Nintendo’s site for all the deets. And remember, prices for some accessories went up, so grab them while you can! 💰
More Switch 2 Details
The Switch 2 is bigger and better, with a 7.9-inch LCD screen, 120Hz refresh rate, and 4K when docked. The Joy-Cons now attach magnetically and have a C button and mouse controls. Plus, there’s a built-in mic for GameChat, free until March 2026! 🎤🎮
Storage jumps to 256GB, but you’ll need pricier microSD Express cards to expand it. And with features like Virtual Game Cards and GameShare, sharing games with friends is easier than ever! 🤝
Tariffs and the Switch 2
Thanks to tariffs, pre-orders were delayed, but the $450 price tag remains—for now. Nintendo might ramp up production in Vietnam to keep up with demand, especially after 2.2 million people entered the pre-order lottery in Japan alone! 🌍📈
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready, set, and pre-order that Switch 2! 🚀🎉
