Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Live Dates at Major Retailers Revealed

Nintendo has announced that preorders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence on April 24. Major retailers have provided detailed information on how and when you can secure your preorders before the console officially launches on June 5. Below, we've compiled all the essential details you need to ensure you're ready to lock in your Switch 2 preorders. Let's get into it.

Switch 2 Preorder Times at a Glance

• Walmart - 12 a.m. ET April 24
• Best Buy - 12 a.m. ET April 24
• Target - 12 a.m. ET April 24
• GameStop - 11 a.m. ET April 24

If you're short on time and need the essentials, the above list includes links and times for when Switch 2 preorders go live online at all the major retailers. For a more in-depth look at what each retailer has planned, keep reading.

Walmart: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.00 at Walmart

Preorder here starting at 12 a.m. ET April 24

Walmart will open Switch 2 preorders at midnight Eastern Time as Wednesday turns into Thursday, April 24. While there's no information on in-store preorders, Walmart stands out as the only retailer offering free delivery of your Switch 2 console by 9 a.m. on launch day, June 5. That's a fantastic perk for eager gamers.

Best Buy: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at Best Buy

Preorder here starting at 12 a.m. ET April 24

Best Buy will begin taking online preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2, along with games and accessories, at 12 a.m. ET on April 24. Additionally, most Best Buy stores will open at midnight on June 5, allowing customers to pick up their preorders if they select that option during the preorder process.

Target: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at Target

Preorder here starting at 12 a.m. ET April 24

Preorders at Target for the console, games, and accessories will go live at midnight, early April 24. You'll be able to preorder online, though the company hasn't mentioned if preorders will be available in-store.

GameStop: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at GameStop

Preorder here starting at 11 a.m. ET April 24

GameStop will kick off preorders later than other major retailers, with online preorders starting at 11 a.m. ET on April 24, a full 11 hours after the others. You can also preorder in person at brick-and-mortar GameStop locations when they open on April 24. For preorder pickup, all GameStop stores will be open at midnight on June 5, allowing you to be among the first to get your new console.

Nintendo Store: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at Nintendo Store

Preorders from the official Nintendo Store are a bit more involved than at other retailers. First, you'll need to visit this page, log into your Nintendo account, and register your interest by selecting either the console by itself or in a bundle with Mario Kart World.

Once you've done that, Nintendo will send you an email when it's your turn to complete the purchase. The first batch of invitations will go out on May 8. When you receive your email invitation, you'll have 72 hours to complete your purchase.

However, there are certain conditions for buying a Switch 2 this way. It's only open to customers "who have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a minimum of 12 months of paid membership and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours, as of April 2, 2025." If you don't meet these criteria, you'll need to make your purchase elsewhere.

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