Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders: Live Dates at Retailers Revealed

Nintendo has announced that preorders for the much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will go live on April 24. All the major retailers have provided detailed information on when and how you can secure your preorders ahead of the console's launch on June 5. Below, you'll find everything you need to ensure you're ready to lock in your Switch 2 preorders. Let's dive in.

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 list above includes links and times for when Switch 2 preorders go live online at major retailers. For a more in-depth look at what each retailer offers, continue 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 no information is available on in-person preorders at Walmart retail locations, they are the only retailer offering free delivery of your Switch 2 console by 9 a.m. on launch day, June 5.

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 start accepting online preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2, games, and accessories at 12 a.m. ET on April 24. Additionally, most Best Buy stores will open at midnight on June 5 for customers to pick up their preorders, should you choose this option during your preorder.

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 on April 24. You can place your preorder online, though the company hasn't confirmed if in-store preorders will be available.

GameStop: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at GameStop

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

GameStop will start preorders later than other major retailers, with online preorders beginning at 11 a.m. ET on April 24. You can also preorder in person at brick-and-mortar GameStop locations when stores open on April 24. For 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 complicated 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 registered, 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 invitation, you'll have 72 hours to complete your purchase.

There are specific requirements 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.

Be sure to check out how to increase your chances of preordering a Switch 2.