To pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, here are the key steps and options based on current information:
- Retailer Pre-orders Opened April 24, 2025: Major US retailers like Walmart, Target, GameStop, and Best Buy began taking pre-orders from midnight or early morning on April 24. Walmart offers the fastest delivery guarantee by 9 am on launch day (June 5) if ordered before June 4 morning
- Nintendo Official Store: Nintendo sent out invitation emails on May 8 to selected Nintendo Switch Online members who meet certain criteria (active membership, gameplay hours) allowing them to pre-order directly from the My Nintendo Store. This is by invite only and not guaranteed even if qualified
- Bundles and Pricing: You can pre-order either the base Switch 2 for about $449 or the Mario Kart World bundle for about $499 at most retailers. The bundle offers savings on the game compared to buying it separately
- Availability: Pre-orders have sold out quickly at many retailers but restocks and additional drops may occur closer to launch. Checking retailer websites regularly or calling local stores like GameStop may help find available stock
- Payment: Most retailers require full payment at the time of pre-order, with a pending authorization on your card
Summary of where and how to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2:
Retailer| Pre-order Start| Notes
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Walmart| April 24, midnight ET| Fastest delivery, $449 base, $499 bundle
Target| April 24, 12 am ET| Online only, similar pricing
GameStop| April 24, 11 am ET| Online and in-store, midnight launch events
Best Buy| April 24| Online pre-orders, launch events
Nintendo Store| Invite only (May 8)| Requires Nintendo Online membership &
invite
Amazon| No confirmed pre-orders| Uncertain availability
To secure a pre-order, act quickly on launch days, consider multiple retailers, and if invited by Nintendo, use their official store for a guaranteed purchase option. If you pre-order from a retailer and later get an invite from Nintendo, you can cancel the retailer order
. The official launch date for the Nintendo Switch 2 is June 5, 2025
