how to preorder nintendo switch 2

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To preorder the Nintendo Switch 2, follow these key steps and options:

Nintendo Official Store (My Nintendo Store):
- Preorders are available only to selected customers who receive an invitation email.
- To qualify for an invitation, you must have had an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription for at least two years continuously and have played paid Nintendo Switch games sharing usage data with Nintendo.
- Invitations to preorder through Nintendo are sent around May 8, 2025.
- Preorders through this channel are priced around €469.99 in Europe.
- You must enable promotional emails from Nintendo to receive the invitation.
Major Retailers in the US:
- Preorders opened at midnight EST on April 24, 2025, at retailers including Walmart, GameStop, Target, and Best Buy.
- Walmart offers the fastest delivery, promising arrival by 9 AM on launch day (June 5, 2025) if ordered before launch.
- GameStop offers midnight launch pickups at select stores.
- Target preorders are online only.
- Best Buy also has midnight launch events and online preorders.
- Amazon US currently does not have Switch 2 preorders available.
- The standard console costs about $449.99, and a Mario Kart World bundle is available for about $499.99.

Create accounts and save payment info on all retailer websites in advance.
Sign in and out daily to avoid being logged out before preorder.
Follow social media accounts like Wario64 for stock updates.
Be prepared for website crashes and multiple attempts.
Avoid using multiple devices or locations to prevent order cancellations.
If you miss the initial preorder wave, watch for rolling waves as retailers restock.

If eligible, preorder through Nintendo’s official store by invitation starting May 8.
Otherwise, preorder from major US retailers starting April 24 at midnight EST.
Expect high demand and limited stock; act quickly.
The release date is June 5, 2025.

This information is based on official Nintendo announcements and major retailer preorder schedules