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UPDATE: June 5, 2025, 5:10 p.m. ET — The Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle was briefly in stock online at Costco this morning, but as of the time of writing, it’s out of stock. As we approach the end of launch day, we don’t see any online retailers with the Switch 2 in stock. We’re regularly checking for restocks at all official Switch 2 retailers, so keep checking back for more updates. Target will start selling the Switch 2 online in the “early morning” on June 6, which may be your next best chance. Our original story follows.
The Nintendo Switch 2 launch date is finally here. Last night, eager players lined up at midnight launch events, and those lucky enough to get a console are already happily playing Mario Kart World and other launch titles.
Starting on June 5, gamers can finally purchase the Switch 2 console for $449.99 and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99 — if you can find it in stock. While Costco had inventory available earlier today, Target is the next retailer with confirmed inventory. Target previously announced it wouldn’t sell the Switch 2 online until June 6, so all eyes are on Target for the time being. We don’t know exactly when Target’s Switch 2 inventory will appear, but the retailer said the console will be available online in the “early morning hours.”
So, where can you buy the Switch 2 online? Check the latest Switch 2 stock at the My Nintendo Store and official Nintendo retailers and smash that refresh button like it’s your first time playing Super Smash Bros.
Every way to buy the Switch 2 online
Credit: Nintendo
To avoid hoarding and reselling, Nintendo and retailers are limiting orders per person. That means you’ll need to make an account to successfully place an order. We also recommend reviewing our tips for tracking restocks, and in the meantime, try all the links below.
Editor’s note: As of 3:10 p.m. ET on June 5, we’re still seeing “Out of stock” messages, but keep checking the links below.
Place an order with Nintendo
You can’t simply go to the My Nintendo Store and buy the Switch 2. To order the Switch 2, you need to log in with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Once you do that, you can choose either a Switch 2 standalone console or the Mario Kart World bundle and then hit the confirm button to “register your interest” in ordering a Switch 2.
Now for the weird stuff. Only Switch Online members who have paid for at least 12 months of service and registered at least 50 hours of gameplay on their Switch consoles can purchase through Nintendo. In other words, you better be a true Switch gamer if you want to buy the Switch 2 this way. If you’re eligible and follow these steps, watch your email for an invitation link.
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How to order Switch 2 at Walmart
Unlike Nintendo, purchasing the Switch 2 online at Walmart is pretty simple. Technically, Walmart shoppers have been able to preorder Switch 2 consoles on Walmart’s website since midnight ET on April 24. In reality, the console has been sold out consistently. However, this week Walmart confirmed that it would have new Switch 2 inventory available online soon, though we don’t know exactly when. Our advice? Go to the Walmart Switch 2 listing a few times a day and smash that refresh button.
We’ll update this article as soon as we find Switch 2 consoles in stock at Walmart (or anywhere). Walmart also sells a lot of Switch 2 launch titles and accessories.
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How to buy Switch 2 at Target (June 6)
Target stores will open as usual on launch day, and according to a press release, Switch 2 hopefuls will be directed to a “designated queuing location” near the entrance. Target workers will reportedly give out reservation tickets to a lucky few, so we recommend arriving early and crossing those fingers. If you get a golden ticket, you’ll be whisked off to the electronics department, where you’ll finally be able to purchase either the Switch 2 or a Switch 2 bundle.
You’ll have to wait a bit longer to buy the Switch 2 online at Target, as the company said it will start selling it online “beginning early morning” on Friday, June 6. For now, you can check the preorder pages at Target or sign up for alerts to get notified of Switch 2 restocks.
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How to buy Switch 2 at GameStop
GameStop is the one retailer of the four listed here that’s doing things a little bit differently. If you were lucky enough to get a GameStop preorder, you could pick up your console at midnight on June 5. GameStop stores also hosted midnight launch events (though supplies were limited), and gamers can go to GameStop locations to participate in a “Transfer and Trade,” where they trade in their original Switch and transfer data to the new console.
You can also try your luck online or sign up to get updates when new inventory becomes available. You can also buy Switch 2 games and accessories at GameStop, including those all-important MicroSD Express cards.
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How to buy Switch 2 consoles at Best Buy
Best Buy joined GameStop in hosting Switch 2 midnight launch parties, but the tents and lawn chairs have been packed away by now. If you weren’t one of the chosen ones who got a console at these events, you’ll have to rely on the Best Buy website. So far, we haven’t seen any inventory available, unfortunately.
As a “high-demand item,” Best Buy customers have to follow specific steps to buy a Switch 2 online:
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Create a My Best Buy account and sign in
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Confirm your location
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Add the item to your cart
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Follow the on-screen prompts and check for available inventory
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If you get a Switch 2 console in your cart, you’ll have 10 minutes to complete the purchase
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Can you buy the Switch 2 at Amazon?
You’ll notice there’s one major retailer conspicuously missing so far — Amazon. That’s because Amazon is not an official Nintendo retailer, so any Switch 2 consoles you find there are likely listed by resellers of dubious legitimacy. However, Amazon shoppers can preorder some Switch 2 titles ahead of the launch.
How to buy the Switch 2 at Staples
As we noted in our Switch 2 preorder guide, select Staples stores will sell the Switch 2 on a first-come, first-served basis starting June 5. Most Staples locations open at 8 a.m., but we recommend showing up bright and early. Staples will also be selling an unnamed Switch 2 game bundle, and we know it’s not the standard Mario Kart World bundle. As with other retailers, Switch 2 consoles are currently listed as “Out of stock” at the Staples online store.
How to buy the Switch 2 at Costco
Are you a Costco member? Then you may be able to secure your Switch 2 at the mega-retailer, which has been one of the few retailers with actual inventory available on June 5. Costco members can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle online starting June 5, though there’s a limit of one console per membership (every seven days). As of this writing, the console and Mario Kart bundle are both sold out.
Why is the Switch 2 so hard to find in stock?
Simply put, it’s a matter of demand far outpacing supply, though tariffs definitely didn’t help.
Since opening for preorder on April 24, the Switch 2 has been sold out pretty much everywhere, like the PS5 before it. In fact, so many gamers tried to place preorders on April 24 that they immediately crashed the GameStop, Target, and Walmart websites. That’s left many Switch fans wondering how to buy the Switch 2 online. So, if you aren’t buying a Switch 2 in person, keep checking this page for the latest stock updates on Switch 2 launch day and beyond.
Still want more information? Our first impressions of the Switch 2
Mashable reporter Alex Perry plays the Switch 2 at a Nintendo event.
Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable
Mashable reporter Alex Perry was lucky enough to play the Switch 2 at two Nintendo pre-launch events, and as of this writing, he’s hard at work testing his Switch 2 review unit. You can read all about his first impressions and thoughts on Mario Kart World. After playing the Switch 2 for the first time, he had this to say:
From the first second I got to hold a Switch 2 unit, I instantly liked the way it felt in my hands. The 7.9-inch 1080p display (which supports HDR and 120Hz refresh rate) is substantially nicer than the 6.2-inch 720p display on the predecessor console. In addition to a bigger screen, the Joy-Cons also have some added muscle…Doing a cross-country race across Mario Kart World‘s gorgeous open world without even a hint of loading between tracks is awesome. Seeing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom run at a buttery smooth 60 frames per second is very convincing in person.
You can also read all about the Switch 2 launch titles we’re most excited to play.
And if you still haven’t secured an order, keep checking this page for updates — and good luck!
