After weeks of anticipation, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are officially going live in the US from 12am EST on April 24 / 9pm PST on April 23, with major retailers like Walmart already listing early stock. Games and accessories are also up for pre-order, and we’ve included direct links below for anyone looking to lock in their reservation today.
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The UK already got in early for pre-orders, live on 8th and 9th April, though some retailers listed stock as early as the 2nd. Most of that stock has already sold through. So if you’re in the US and thinking about holding off, bear in mind: availability may not last long, particularly for the bundle.
Switch 2 Console, Games, and Accessory Pre-orders (US)
Priced at $450, it marks Nintendo’s most premium console yet, but also one of its most technically ambitious. Judging by early demand from other regions, consumer appetite is high—and the US rollout is expected to follow suit.
Retailers including Walmart, GameStop, Target, and Best Buy have now opened pre-orders. Availability will vary, but Nintendo is aiming for a wide release, with more stock expected ahead of launch. Those looking to secure a console are advised to act early, as shortages closer to release remain a possibility.
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Nintendo has also acknowledged unexpectedly high demand in Japan, casting doubt on consistent Switch 2 stock levels worldwide ahead of its June 5 release.
Company president Shuntaro Furukawa revealed this morning that over 2.2 million people had applied to buy a Switch 2 via the My Nintendo Store lottery—”far exceeding expectations” and the number of consoles available at launch. Furukawa issued a stark warning: supply will be limited, and demand will likely outstrip availability. It’s a telling sign of what other regions may soon face.
Switch 2 Console, Games, and Accessory Pre-orders (UK)
This month saw significant pre-order activity in the UK, particularly through Amazon UK and Argos, but stock has been quickly depleted. At the time of publication, Nintendo is still inviting folk to pre-order via invite, and has opened up pre-orders for everything else on its store as well.
