Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Where to buy and the latest stock updates

If you’re looking to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2, you’re going to need a little luck — and a lot of patience. Preorders officially went live at midnight on April 24 across major U.S. retailers like Walmart and Target, with GameStop joining in the next morning. The launch lineup included not just the console but also official games and accessories.

Hot Deal:

Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Walmart Price: $499.00 (save 6%, was $529.99)

At the moment, Walmart is still restocking the console in waves, although availability seems to vary by location. If you strike out, don’t give up — bookmark the page and check back every few hours. Pro tip: Try switching your shipping location to a friend or family member's address if possible.

Elsewhere, it’s slim pickings. Preorders are out of stock at Target, GameStop, and Best Buy — for now. However, GameStop has confirmed it's canceling bot orders and plans to reopen preorders soon.

Nintendo also warned about potential supply issues, but there’s still hope — My Nintendo Store will send out preorder invites starting May 8.

Were you able to secure a preorder?

Yes!

No!

Waiting until launch day.

Where to Preorder the Switch 2

Bundle Walmart Target GameStop Best Buy

Switch 2 + Mario Kart World $499.00 $499.99 $499.99 $499.99

Switch 2 (Console Only) $449.00 $449.99 $449.99 $449.99

Demand is sky-high, and restocks are going fast. Here’s how to boost your chances:

Stay logged into your retailer accounts.

Save your credit card details ahead of time.

Keep retailer pages bookmarked.

Follow @IGNDeals on X (Twitter) and Bluesky.

Be prepared for site crashes and long queues.

Sign up for IGN’s Deals Newsletter and push notifications.

Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Preorder Now

Here’s a quick look at some of the big titles available for preorder:

Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99 (Target)

Mario Kart World – $79.99 (Target)

Kirby and The Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World – $79.99 (Target)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition) – $79.99 (Target)

Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition – $59.99 (Target)

Super Mario Party Jamboree – $79.99 (Target)

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – $69.99 (Target)

Additional highlights include Sonic X Shadow Generations, Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, among others. Several third-party heavyweights are also making the jump to the new hardware.