Gamers, rejoice. Preorders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system are set to begin on April 24. Preorders were initially slated for April 9, but after President Donald Trump announced his "reciprocal tariffs,” Nintendo delayed the date to assess the impact. The price for the Switch 2 will stay the same in the U.S. at $449.99, but according to Nintendo officials, accessories for the console will experience “price adjustments.” Related video above: RETRO FIND: Before the Switch 2, the N64 was the ultimate gaming craze of 1996Retailers will begin taking pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system, along with a bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World. The bundle will cost $499, which was the price assigned before Nintendo delayed preorders. So where could you score a preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2? Here’s what we know. Walmart - The major retailer will begin taking preorders for both the Switch 2 and the Switch 2 bundle starting at 12 a.m. EST on April 24. According to Walmart officials, preorders made before 8 a.m. local time on Jun. 4, or while supplies last, will be eligible for free delivery of their console by 9 a.m. local time on Jun. 5. You can use the links below to submit a preorder.Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 system at Walmart herePreorder the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle at Walmart hereGameStop - Just like Walmart, the gaming retailer is accepting preorders on April 24, but unlike Walmart, the window will open at 11 a.m. EST at GameStop. According to our partners at Popular Mechanics, GameStop will allow you to place a preorder in person on April 24 when stores open. Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 system at GameStop herePreorder the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle at GameStop hereTarget - Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open at 12 a.m. EST on April 24 at Target, so same time as Walmart. Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 system at Target herePreorder the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle at Target hereBest Buy - The last retailer we know about that is accepting preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 is Best Buy. Similar to Target and Walmart, preorders will start being accepted right at midnight on April 24. You can choose between picking up your order at a local store or shipping for delivery at a later date. Preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 system at Best Buy herePreorder the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle at Best Buy hereBe warned, it could be tough to get your hands on a Switch 2. According to Nintendo, the company saw over 2 million people in Japan alone apply for a preorder from the My Nintendo Store. As a result, Nintendo officials said that a “significant” number of customers will not be selected when the winners of the My Nintendo Store lottery sale are announced on April 24. Nintendo’s statement did mention they are planning to produce and ship a "substantial number” of Nintendo Switch 2 systems moving forward. The Nintendo Switch 2 system's launch release date is June 5.
Gamers, rejoice. Preorders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system are set to begin on April 24.
Preorders were initially slated for April 9, but after President Donald Trump announced his "reciprocal tariffs,” Nintendo delayed the date to assess the impact. The price for the Switch 2 will stay the same in the U.S. at $449.99, , accessories for the console will experience “price adjustments.”
Related video above: RETRO FIND: Before the Switch 2, the N64 was the ultimate gaming craze of 1996
Retailers will begin taking pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming system, along with a bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World. The bundle will cost $499, which was the price assigned before Nintendo delayed preorders.
So where could you score a preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2? Here’s what we know.
- The major retailer will begin taking preorders for both the Switch 2 and the Switch 2 bundle starting at 12 a.m. EST on April 24. According to Walmart officials, preorders made before 8 a.m. local time on Jun. 4, or while supplies last, will be eligible for free delivery of their console by 9 a.m. local time on Jun. 5. You can use the links below to submit a preorder.
Nintendo Switch™ 2 System
Nintendo Switch™ 2 + Mario Kart™ World Bundle
- Just like Walmart, the gaming retailer is accepting preorders on April 24, but unlike Walmart, the window will open at 11 a.m. EST at GameStop. According to our partners at Popular Mechanics, GameStop will allow you to place a preorder in person on April 24 when stores open.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console and Mario Kart World Bundle
- Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open at 12 a.m. EST on April 24 at Target, so same time as Walmart.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console and Mario Kart World Bundle
- The last retailer we know about that is accepting preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 is Best Buy. Similar to Target and Walmart, preorders will start being accepted right at midnight on April 24. You can choose between picking up your order at a local store or shipping for delivery at a later date.
Nintendo Switch 2 System - Multi
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle - Multi
Be warned, it could be tough to get your hands on a Switch 2.
, the company saw over 2 million people in Japan alone apply for a preorder from the My Nintendo Store. As a result, Nintendo officials said that a “significant” number of customers will not be selected when the winners of the My Nintendo Store lottery sale are announced on April 24.
Nintendo’s statement did mention they are planning to produce and ship a "substantial number” of Nintendo Switch 2 systems moving forward.
The Nintendo Switch 2 system's launch release date is June 5.
