Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders opened on April 24, and the rush to purchase the console resulted in a lot of chaos, a lot of confusion, and a lot of would-be buyers left with empty carts when pre-orders quickly sold out. We’re unsure what stock availability will look like between now and the console’s June 5 release. But if you’re feeling lucky and want to check for restocks, we’ve rounded up all the retailers to keep an eye on.
GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Nintendo are selling the Switch 2 starting at $449.99. If you’re also planning on purchasing Mario Kart World, you could save $30 by opting for the Switch 2 bundle that includes the console and the anticipated racing game for $499.99 at GameStop, Walmart, Best Buy, or Target.
Whether you purchase the Switch 2 on its own or the Mario Kart World bundle, the hardware included is the same. In addition to the console, you’ll get a 4K-ready TV dock, a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, wrist straps for the Joy-Con 2s, an AC power adapter, a USB-C cable, and a HDMI cable.
Many of your accessories for the original Switch will work with the Switch 2, but there are also a bunch of new Switch 2 accessories you can pre-order now (we highly recommend ordering a microSD Express card to expand the console’s 256 GB of built-in storage, as well). Nintendo has also made a selection of Switch 2 games and new Zelda amiibo available to reserve.
Below, we’ve also included several Switch 2 bundles available at Best Buy. Currently, none of them offer savings compared to buying products individually, unlike the Mario Kart World bundle listed above.
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