This evening, the pre-orders for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 officially start in the U.S. and Canada. The excitement is high, but it’s uncertain how fast the stock will sell out due to the high demand. Pre-orders have been available in other countries for a few weeks now, and they quickly ran out in the UK. As someone eagerly waiting to get my hands on this new console, I was initially reluctant to share this news. The thought being, the fewer people prepared, the less competition I might face. However, after some reflection, I believe everyone should have a fair chance. It’s possible that after the current 90-day tariff pause, the prices for Nintendo Switch 2 may increase. Also, if you miss out on the bundle deal, you could end up paying an additional $30 for Mario Kart World. But, in the spirit of fairness, I decided to share this news.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders go live tonight in the U.S. and Canada, here’s how to be prepared
1. Pre-orders will start at various times based on where you choose to buy them from.
2. Please note, pre-orders through Nintendo itself are not happening tonight; instead, they can be made only through third-party sellers such as GameStop and Best Buy. If you’d like to know how to sign up for pre-orders via Nintendo (assuming you meet the requirements), our guide will help you out.
3. For online stores like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled for midnight Eastern Time, which corresponds to 11:00 PM Central, 10:00 PM Mountain, and 9:00 PM Pacific.
4. In case you decide to go with GameStop, pre-orders will commence at 11:00 AM Eastern, which is when their stores on the East Coast open. Thanks to Wario64 for gathering this information and sharing it on social media.
If pre-orders are likely to run out fast, it’s wise to get ready ahead of time, considering your time zone. Prepare yourself tonight. To boost your chances, select your preferred site and create an account. Enter and save your details such as payment method and shipping address now so you won’t have to type them later. Ideally, when the moment arrives tonight, all you’ll need to do is click a few buttons to confirm the purchase.
If you don’t place pre-orders tonight, remember to set an alarm for GameStop pre-orders tomorrow morning. Otherwise, unless the digital shelves are cleared out, you might need to wait until May 8th when Nintendo begins sending out invitations for direct pre-orders. If you haven’t registered your interest on Nintendo’s site yet, it would be a good idea to do so as soon as possible. Invitations will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and sign-ups have been available since April 2nd.
If everything else doesn’t work out, you could still attempt to get your hands on the product during its release day. Given the console shortages in 2020 and Nintendo’s efforts to increase stock, there might be less of a problem with scarcity this time. However, due to the disappointment among fans over the high prices of Mario Kart World and accessories, it’s possible that fewer people will choose to pre-order the game.
Wishing you the best of fortune as you join those pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch 2 tonight. Regardless of the outcome, this is a memorable night for video game enthusiasts everywhere.
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2025-04-24 01:02