Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live in the U.S. and U.K., with retailers in both regions rapidly selling out of stock.
Following an unexpected delay, Switch 2 pre-orders went live in North America on April 24, and high demand levels saw the console sell out in minutes across major retailers. We've seen sporadic restocks since then.
Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5 and retails for $449, or $499 with a copy of Mario Kart World bundled in. Based on the interest in pre-orders, it appears highly likely the Switch 2 will be one of the year's most in-demand tech items, and a pre-order will be vital to get one at launch.
To help you secure your console, we're tracking all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order and restock updates in this comprehensive guide. Make sure you bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest pre-order updates.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders — latest updates
As of April 30, the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are not in stock at any major retailer in the U.S.
The likes of Target, GameStop and Best Buy sold out in their initial wave of pre-orders in less than an hour, but we recently saw a surprise restock at Walmart over the weekend. This could be the start of a slew of new pre-order opportunities, so watch this space as it could change very soon.
Quick Links
- Walmart: check stock
- Target: check stock
- Antonline: check stock
- Nintendo: pre-order w/ invite
- Best Buy: check stock
- GameStop: check stock
- Newegg: check stock
- Amazon: no pre-order info
- Sam's Club: no pre-order info
- Dell: no pre-order info
Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S.
Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.K.
Over in the U.K., Switch 2 pre-orders went live in the hours after the Direct live stream, and British gamers were clearly impressed by what they saw.
Major retailers including Argos, Very, Amazon and Game have all taken (and since sold out) of their Switch 2 pre-order allocation. However, we're tracking stock to see if more units are made available before June 2025.
Will Nintendo Switch 2 be restocked before launch?
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are live, and the console is currently unavailable for purchase across all major retailers. At present, the stock situation looks a little bleak for anybody without a locked-in pre-order.
However, don't lose hope at this stage in the game. We've already seen a couple of restocks, including a Walmart drop that took several hours to sell out. And I expect more chances to pre-order will appear ahead of launch.
The launch day itself is likely to also arrive with a fresh batch of stock, so if you're eager to get your hands on the Switch 2, more chances will come.
What is the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of those tech products that is exactly what it sounds like, it's a successor to the best-selling Nintendo Switch console offering the same hybrid of a handheld and a home console.
The biggest upgrade is expected to be its beefier internal components — though these haven't been detailed as of yet — but it's also a larger unit with a bigger display, and jumbo-sized Joy-Con controllers. It also packs a reworked dock, and a snazzy color scheme that combines black, blue and orange.
Plus, speaking of those new Joy-Cons, the controllers will connect to the Switch 2 via a magnetic system, which looks like a big improvement over the first Switch's cumbersome rail connectors. Oh, and the back kickstand has been overhauled and appears more functional and user-friendly.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will also offer a significant power increase over its predecessor. It will be capable of running select games up to 4K (when connected to a TV) and at 60fps. It looks set to rival the Steam Deck.
How will Nintendo fight scalpers?
To fight scalpers, Switch 2 pre-orders at My Nintendo Store will come with strict guidelines. They include:
- You must have a Nintendo account and be 18 years of age or older.
- You must have a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a minimum of 12 months of paid membership and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours as of Wednesday, April 2.
- You must have opted to share your gameplay data with Nintendo.
After registering your interest at My Nintendo Store, you'll then receive an invite to buy the console on May 8. (Additional invites will be released later). Invitation emails will be delivered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
You'll have 72 hours from the time when the email is sent to complete your purchase.
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