Method for Securing Your Pre-Order of Switch 2
Get the lowdown on where to snag your spankin' new Nintendo Switch 2! Here's a rundown of pre-order details at the major retailers:
Walmart
Walmart's Switch 2 pre-orders officially popped up at midnight (12 a.m. EST) on April 24. The store offers various Switch 2 goodies, but you can streamline your pre-order by focusing on the console itself or the Mario Kart World bundle. Walmart boasts the quickest delivery, promising delivery by 9 a.m. on launch day (June 5) for early orders—the only retailer promising such a timeframe [1].
Target
Target started pre-orders at midnight tonight, April 24. Although it doesn't guarantee a specific timeframe, you can pre-order the console, the Mario Kart World bundle, or grab some groovy games like Donkey Kong Bananza or a sleek new Pro controller.
GameStop
GameStop's eyes are aglow with excitement for its midnight releases in June. However, pre-orders through the online store start a bit later—11 a.m. EST on April 24, which is 11 hours after other retailers kick off their pre-orders. If you strike out during the midnight pre-orders at other stores, GameStop might be your lifesaver [2].
Best Buy
Best Buy's pre-orders launched at midnight the same as other stores. You can pick up the console, the bundle, or any games and accessories that tickle your fancy.
Nintendo
If you're up for a bit of an oddball dance, you can pre-order from Nintendo directly. You're not really pre-ordering a console; rather, you're registering your interest. Nintendo will contact you with an invitation to buy the console if you're selected. But, to be eligible, your account needs at least 50 hours of playtime, as of April 2. This means you can't create multiple accounts to try to game the system, nor apply if you just started your Nintendo journey after April 2 [3].
Sources:[1] (https://www.techradar.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-preorders-start-april-24-at-walmart-game-stop-best-buy-target-and-nintendo)[2] (https://www.theverge.com/2025/04/23/23638864/nintendo-switch-2-preorders-game-stop-midnight-release-june)[3] (https://www.nintendo.com/switch/system/)[4] (https://www.gamestop.com/consoles/portable/nintendo-switch-2)[5] (https://www.target.com/s/nintendo-switch-2/-/N-5kc1z1z1336dw)
- Simplify your tech shopping by focusing on preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart, Target, GameStop, Best Buy, or directly from Nintendo.
- For those eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 as soon as possible, Walmart is promising delivery by 9 a.m. on launch day (June 5) for early orders.
- Gadget lovers who missed the midnight preorders at other stores might find success at GameStop, where pre-orders through the online store start at 11 a.m. EST on April 24.
- If you're a dedicated Nintendo fan, you can register your interest in the Nintendo Switch 2 directly, but your account must have at least 50 hours of playtime as of April 2 to be eligible.
