Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Open at Major Retailers

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Now Available Across Major US Retailers

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have officially begun as of midnight EST on April 24 (9 PM PST April 23) at leading US retailers including Walmart, with games and accessories also available for reservation today. Here's your complete guide to securing your console.

Nintendo Switch 2: Mario Kart World Bundle

$529.99 ~~$499.00~~ at Walmart

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Switch 2: Where to Preorder

Shoppers can choose between two options: the standard Nintendo Switch 2 ($449.99) or the Nintendo Switch 2: Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99). Share your preorder success in the comments below.

Which version offers better value? The Mario Kart World Bundle delivers the most bang for your buck, including the $79.99 game for just $50 extra - a $30 savings versus purchasing separately.

Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Where to Preorder

The Switch 2 lineup combines exciting new exclusives with enhanced editions of beloved classics. Flagship titles like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99) lead the charge, joined by optimized versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom specifically redesigned for the new hardware.

Release dates vary - while some games launch June 5 alongside the console, others like Donkey Kong Bananza won't arrive until July 17. Notably absent from current preorder lists are anticipated titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories: Where to Preorder

While the console price remains unchanged, most accessories have seen modest price increases. The new Joy-Con 2 controllers, Pro Controller, and camera accessory all cost about $5 more than initially announced. The Dock Set sees the largest jump, now priced at $119.99 ($10 higher).

Which Retailer Should You Choose?

Key differences between stores:

Walmart: Guarantees launch day delivery by 9 AM June 5
GameStop: Offers midnight launch pickups at select locations
Target: Online-only preorders began April 24
Best Buy: Planning midnight launch events for June 5
Amazon: Currently not listing Switch 2 products

Switch 2 FAQs

Release Date: June 5, 2025 (confirmed)
Pricing: $449.99 (standard), $499.99 (Mario Kart bundle)
Availability: Nintendo warns supply will be extremely limited

After initial delays due to "evolving market conditions," US preorders finally opened following successful starts in other regions. Japan alone saw 2.2 million applications - far exceeding available stock.