As of April 28, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now sold out. The Nintendo Switch 2 costs $449, whereas the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is priced at $499. Mario fans will want to go for the latter since it includes a full game download of Mario Kart World (valued at $80).
As expected, once the pre-order flood gates opened, it didn't take long for the Switch 2 to reach sold-out status. However, restocks on this high-demand handheld are inevitable, so don't give up hope yet.
The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order inventory has been frequently going in and out of stock at Walmart and GameStop. If you joined the pre-order list to buy the Switch 2 directly from Nintendo, the first round of invites will roll out via email on May 8.
Check for restocks of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle at Walmart. You may also pre-order Switch 2 games and accessories for the Switch 2, which also launch on June 5 alongside it.
So what's new with the Switch 2?
Nintendo's new game console features a larger 7.9-inch 1080p LCD touchscreen with HDR support and plays games up to 120 fps. What's more, the TV dock supports 4K to level the playing field with the PS5.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. However, some existing games may not be fully compatible or have start-up issues on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Rest assured, Nintendo is continuously working hard to improve these compatibility issues.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are expected to ship by June 5.
Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 — Quick links
- Nintendo Switch 2 (Preorder): $449 at Walmart
- Nintendo Switch 2 + MarioKart World Bundle (Preorder): $499 at Walmart
- Samsung 256GB microSD Express Card (Preorder): $59 at Walmart
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (Preorder): $79 at Walmart
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 Wheel (Set of 2): $24 at Walmart
- amiibo Sidon: The Legend of Zelda Series (Preorder): $29 at Walmart
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Preorder): $79 at Walmart
- Donkey Kong Bananza (Preorder): $69 at Walmart | Best Buy
- Mario Kart World (Preorder): $79 at Walmart
- Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition (Preorder): $59 at Walmart
- Hitman: World of Assassination Signature Edition: $59 at Amazon
- Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (Preorder): $79 at Walmart
- Kirby and The Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World (Preorder): $79 at Walmart
Where to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2
Walmart
Amazon
Best Buy
GameStop
Nintendo
Switch 2 Accessories
Nintendo Switch 2 — FAQ
Will all Nintendo Switch games work on the Switch 2?
The good news is that the Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with existing physical and digital Nintendo Switch games.
The bad news is that some games may not be fully compatible or have start-up issues on the Nintendo Switch 2.
However, Nintendo is continuously working hard in conjunction with game developers to improve compatibility issues.
So far, Nintendo has confirmed its Labo Toy-Con 04: VR Kit is not compatible with the Switch 2.
Will Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons work on the Switch 2?
Yes, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers with work on the Nintendo Switch 2.
You may pair them by connecting them wirelessly via Bluetooth to the console. Keep in mind that games have features unique to Joy-Con 2, like mouse controls.
Can I use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller with the Switch 2?
Yes, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller will also work on the Nintendo Switch 2.
However, you might want to invest in the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to get the most out the new Switch 2 console.
Set to launch on June 5, you can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for $85 beginning April 24. It features HD Rumble 2, motion controls, built-in amiibo support, a capture button, a C Button for GameChat, mappable GL/GR buttons, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
