The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally available for purchase in the US. The $450 console was officially sold on Midnight ET on June 5th, with several retailers offering devices both online and in-store. As expected, online stocks have dried up pretty quickly and remained very limited as of Friday afternoon. This also applies to Target, and online sales began around 3:30am on June 6th.
Generally speaking, people seem to have had more luck going to physical retailers. There is no guarantee that you can still get it that way, but even if you don’t have a pre-order, you could still grab the Switch 2 on Thursday at your local Target or GameStop. So before you give up, check if it’s a nearby target, GameStop, Walmart, or Best Buy. Four official retailers Nintendo List The store page still has consoles in stock.
To make things easier for those still hunting, we’ve put together all the latest information on how to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch and how to track pop-up restocks.
Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2
Walmart I bought it online in the middle of the night on June 5th, but both consoles and Nintendo. Mario Kart World The bundle is out of stock as the latest update. Naturally, the world’s largest retailers sell consoles in brick-and-mortar stores. company I’m paying attention Its quantity is limited and stock varies depending on the location, but it’s worth checking if there are still devices available in nearby stores.
target On June 5th, Switch 2 began selling in stores. The retailer warned that supply would be limited as of Friday afternoon and that consoles could be sold out, but it’s worth looking into where you’re closest. Anecdote, Engajit’s Billy Steele was able to pick up Switch 2 at a target just outside Greensboro, North Carolina at 4:15pm ET on Thursday.
The company restocked its online stock around 3:30am on Friday, June 6th. These lists were live for at least a few hours, longer than expected, but have been out of stock since.
GameStop held Launch the event We will be posting advertisements in-store on Wednesdays, but this also varies depending on the location. Engadget’s Cherlynn Low was able to purchase the console without pre-orders at the Gamestop store in New York City on Thursday morning. Less than 80 units were available at that particular location, but the manager told Low that stocks differed at other stores based on population.
This device is currently not available on the GameStop website. $625 bundle included Mario Kart WorldMicroSD Express cards and some other accessories were a bit out of stock than the standard SKU, but are now sold out (it’s sort of like Scummy anyway). I’ve just checked back on a Thursday afternoon so if you can put the extra costs in your stomach it might be something you’ll want to bookmark. List of base consoles and Mario Cart The bundle, on the other hand, points to the “Find Store” page.
Best Buy An in-store launch event was held, and retailers said they have limited stock from June 5th. do not have However, the console will be selling online during launch week.
You may not have luck with a specific membership-based retailer. We saw Mario Kart World bundle in Costco This may have a 12 month Switch online membership in stock; Sam’s Club I also have a bundle that doesn’t have a Switch Online Sub. However, you will need to have a membership to see them. I also looked at the stock BJ’s It’s early on Thursday, but that’s not what I’m saying at the time of writing.
Verizon I was able to use the Switch 2 easily on a Thursday morning, but it was exhausted and only people with Verizon service could order.
Amazon The website does not have the shape of the Switch 2 list. The company had not even got pre-orders for the Switch 2, so it is unclear whether or when the device will be sold.
Newegg I have been listing Switch 2 on my site for a few weeks, but haven’t started selling it yet.
In all these stores, we generally saw Mario Kart World Bundles are available in bulk online than the base console, making them $50 cheaper. But consider Mario Cart It’s the biggest launch game on Switch 2 and retails for $80 on its own, but that may not be the worst.
NintendoOn the other hand, it only offers Switch 2 via the invitation system. This requires you to be a Switch Online member for at least 12 months and record at least 50 hours of Switch 1 playtime as of April 2nd. If you meet the criteria, don’t expect to bear fruit anytime soon. Many people who signed up in April have not yet received an invitation and shipments have not yet arrived.
You can find a list of all Switch 2 retail lists that you can find below. Note that this is intended to be a reference. It’s not a summary of where your device is available at this moment.
Where to buy Switch 2+ Mario Kart World bundle:
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Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories
Naturally, Nintendo sells many Switch 2 accessories along with the new console. Most of these were also available on June 5th. The same applies to games like this Mario Kart World and switch 2 version The Legend of Zelda: The Kingdom’s Tears. Another Big Switch 2 release, Donkey Kong Bananza, It will not be available until mid-July, but you can still pre-order today.
As of Friday afternoon, almost all Switch 2 games remain widely available. Although accessories stock is in space, most devices are available to at least one or two retailers. Nintendo’s official Switch 2 carrying case seems to be the hardest to find right now.
Mario Kart World ($80)
Donkey Kong Bananza ($70)
Additional Switch 2 Games
Samsung MicroSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (256GB) ($60)
Joy-Con2 Bundle ($95)
Switch 2 Pro Controller ($85)
Switch 2 Camera ($55)
Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera ($60)
Joy-Con2 Charging Grip ($40)
Joy-Con2 Wheels (Set of 2) ($25)
Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case ($85)
Switch 2 carrying case and screen protector ($40)
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set ($120)
