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Here’s how to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch

Here’s how to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch

  • Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have sold out ahead of its launch on June 5th, but some retailers will still have limited console stock available in-store and online.
  • The following retailers will have Switch 2 consoles available at launch: Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, Target, Costco, Staples, Sam’s Club, Antonline, and Newegg. Online orders are now open for select retailers.
  • Walmart will offer both the standalone Switch 2 ($449) and the Mario Kart World bundle ($499), as well as various accessories like the Pro Controller and camera. GameStop will also have the console available in-store and online, with a limited selection of games and accessories.
  • Target will offer the Switch 2 in-store on June 5th, with online orders opening later that day. The retailer has confirmed that consoles will be limited to one per guest, and customers can obtain physical or digital tickets for a guaranteed purchase.
  • Online orders have now opened at select retailers, including Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target. However, stock is still limited, and availability may vary depending on the retailer and location.

You might even be able to beat the in-store frenzy, if you act fast.

The Switch 2 is here. Nintendo’s latest console launches in the US on June 5th, bringing with it more processing power, a larger 7.9-inch LCD display, and an all-new racing title in the form of Mario Kart World. Preorders for the $449 hybrid console sold out ahead of launch; however, if you’re looking to grab one now, rest assured that a handful of retailers have announced availability, both in-store and online.

So far, Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target have all confirmed that they will have limited console stock on Thursday, June 5th (or earlier, depending on your location). The same retailers will also have the new Switch 2 Pro Controller, the Switch 2 camera, first-party carrying cases, and other launch-day accessories.

We’ll be publishing a ton of Switch-related coverage in the coming days — including our full Switch 2 review — but in the meantime, we’ve rounded up all the details you need to know if you want to attempt to secure a console on day one. After all, there’s no telling what post-launch availability will be like, despite Nintendo’s attempts to build up an inventory of its next-gen portable system to meet demand.

  1. Walmart
  2. GameStop
  3. Best Buy
  4. Target
  5. Other retailers

Retailer landing pages

Walmart

You can snag a Switch 2 at Walmart Supercenters starting on June 5th at 12AM ET / June 4th at 9PM PT, while supplies last. Online orders are now open, although, as expected, stock is limited and subject to availability. In terms of what’s on offer, Walmart’s launch day slate includes both the standalone Switch 2 ($449) and the Mario Kart World bundle ($499), along with games and the following accessories:

GameStop

GameStop previously confirmed that it will have additional Switch 2 stock available both in-store and online when the console launches on June 5th. In-store launch events — including in-store pickups — have already begun, as have online orders.

As of right now, the retailer is offering both the standalone console ($449.99) and the Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99), as well as games like Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ($79.99). You can also purchase the following accessories both in-store and online:

Best Buy

As detailed on Best Buy’s landing page for the Switch 2, “most stores will have a limited inventory of systems, games, and accessories for in-store purchase” beginning on June 5th at 12:01AM ET / June 4th at 9:01PM PT. Best Buy previously stipulated that it anticipated people lining up ahead of the console’s midnight release, including those who previously preordered the standalone console ($449.99) or the Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99) and are showing up for in-store pickup.

Several games and accessories are currently available for purchase online; however, the retailer previously specified that it will not be accepting online orders for the console itself during launch week.

Target

If you can wait until the morning or later this week, Target has confirmed that it will offer both the standalone Switch 2 ($449.99) and the Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99) in-store on launch day, with online orders opening in the “early morning” on June 6th. Consoles will be limited to one per guest, and according to its FAQ, there will be a “designated queuing location” for customers to line up before stores open on June 5th. Target employees will distribute physical or digital tickets either until all tickets have been claimed or 10 minutes prior to opening. If you do manage to obtain one, your console purchase is guaranteed.

As expected, Target will offer “additional software, amiibo and accessories” while supplies last. The retailer wasn’t clear on which accessories will be available on June 5th, though based on prior preorder availability, we expect the following:

Other retailers

If you don’t anticipate having any luck with any of the aforementioned retailers, there are a handful of alternatives that might have Switch 2 stock on June 5th. Costco, Staples, Sam’s Club, Antonline, and Newegg are all expected to offer Nintendo’s latest console online at some point, as evident by their respective landing pages for the Switch 2.

There is no word on whether they will have in-store availability; however, Costco’s website indicates that the console will be available for purchase starting on June 5th at an undisclosed price.

Update, June 5th: Updated to reflect the fact online orders have opened at select retailers.

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Q. When will the Nintendo Switch 2 be available for purchase?
A. The Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for purchase starting June 5th, both in-store and online.

Q. How much does the standalone Nintendo Switch 2 console cost?
A. The standalone Nintendo Switch 2 console costs $449.

Q. What is included in the Mario Kart World bundle?
A. The Mario Kart World bundle includes the Nintendo Switch 2 console, Mario Kart World game, and a Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.

Q. Which retailers have confirmed availability of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th?
A. Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target have all confirmed availability of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th.

Q. Can I pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 online?
A. Yes, online orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are now open at select retailers, although stock is limited and subject to availability.

Q. How much does the Mario Kart World bundle cost?
A. The Mario Kart World bundle costs $499.

Q. Will all retailers have in-store availability of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th?
A. Not all retailers will have in-store availability of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th, but some may offer limited in-store pickup options.

Q. Can I purchase accessories for the Nintendo Switch 2 online or in-store?
A. Yes, many retailers will offer both online and in-store purchases of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories.

Q. Are there any alternative retailers that might have availability of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5th?
A. Yes, Costco, Staples, Sam’s Club, Antonline, and Newegg are all expected to offer Nintendo Switch 2 stock online at some point, although in-store availability is not guaranteed.

Q. What is the estimated price of the Nintendo Switch 2 console at Costco?
A. The estimated price of the Nintendo Switch 2 console at Costco is $449.99 (with membership required).

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