Everything to Know About Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders

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While there’s been a ton of buzz around the Nintendo Switch 2, it’s not entirely for the reasons you’d expect. Sure, it’s an exciting new product from the Japanese video game company, but President Donald Trump’s global tariffs bring complications. Although preorders in the United Kingdom kicked off and those in Canada are about to be under way, Nintendo announced preorders for the United States will not start on its initial date, April 9, 2025. The company is monitoring the tariffs and will provide an updated timeline at a later date. However, the official launch date of June 5, 2025 will remain in place.

You’ve likely come to this story to find out when you can get your hands on the highly-anticipated console and where to preorder one online. But I’m here to tell you don’t stress! Below, find a breakdown of Nintendo Switch 2 preorders, delays, and where to buy the console before it sells out.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders at a Glance

• Amazon: preorders delayed
• Walmart: preorders delayed, but coming soon
• Target: preorders delayed, but coming soon
• Best Buy: preorders delayed, but coming soon and you can sign up for notifications
• GameStop: preorders delayed, but coming soon and you can sign up for notifications

When can I preorder the Nintendo Switch 2?

UK preorders kicked off on April 7, 2025 and Canada preorders began on April 8, 2025. US preorders were supposed to start on April 9, 2025 but have been delayed due to the Trump administration’s global tariffs. Nintendo has yet to announce a new date for US preorders, but some retailers’ sites say “coming soon,” so keep checking back or sign up to receive notifications from sites like Best Buy and GameStop to stay in the loop.

When does the Nintendo Switch 2 launch?

The Nintendo Switch 2 officially launches and ships on on June 5, 2025. Nintendo has stated that the release date will remain the same, despite tariffs delaying preorders.

Where can I buy the Nintendo Switch 2 online?

You can order the Nintendo Switch 2 online at Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop. All four retailers have landing pages or product pages for the Nintendo Switch 2. Best Buy and GameStop even offer notifications so you don’t miss a single update on the highly-anticipated launch. While Amazon doesn’t have a Nintendo Switch 2 landing page or product page yet, it’d be smart to continue checking the online retailer.

How much does the Nintendo Switch 2 cost?

The Nintendo Switch 2 costs $449 for the black console and $499 for the Mario Kart World Bundle. The original Nintendo Switch, which launched in 2017, costs $300. That’s a $150 price difference between the first and second models.

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders – US

Amazon hasn’t posted a landing or product page for the Nintendo Switch 2 yet, but you should keep checking the online retailer for when the console does drop in the US. For now, here’s a landing page to Nintendo’s Amazon storefront. Gamers will likely flock to Amazon because of its fast shipping, and sometimes, Prime members can get early access to or special deals on select product drops.

Head over to Best Buy’s site for the black console and Mario Kart bundle coming soon. What can you preorder at the moment? There are already a few Nintendo Switch 2 games you can preorder as we speak. Best Buy is one of the only two retailers on this list that offer email notifications, so be sure to sign up for those to stay up-to-date on Nintendo Switch 2 preorder news.

GameStop has the black console, the Mario Kart World bundle, and a couple of Nintendo Switch 2 games up on its site, though all of them are coming soon. Remember to sign up to receive notifications about this console launch so you don’t miss the drop.