How to get a Nintendo Switch 2 from Best Buy, GameStop, Target and more

Mario Bautista June 5, 2025

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially landed, with midnight launches taking place across the US. Whether you missed out on pre-orders or are just hoping to grab one at launch, you have a chance.

Best Buy and GameStop held midnight events, Target’s running launch-day promos from 8 a.m. with giveaways, and some Walmart stores may open early with limited in-store stock. Sam’s Club and Costco are also expected to have consoles on shelves, but availability will vary by location.

There’s still no confirmed online restock, though Walmart and Best Buy listings hint at a possible drop on launch day. Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about each retailer’s launch plans, from midnight openings to in-store stock.

Where can you pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US?

Your best bet now is launch day, with several retailers confirming in-store availability (The Independent)

How to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 in the US

Nintendo

(Nintendo)

Nintendo opened Switch 2 pre-orders on May 8 through an invite-only system. If you missed out, you can still register your interest on the My Nintendo Store, but not everyone’s eligible. To be considered, you’ll need an active 12-month Switch Online membership and at least 50 hours of gameplay on your linked account.

Invitations are still being sent out, though they’re rare. If you receive one, you’ll be able to head straight to the product listing, log in, and check out (assuming it hasn’t already sold out).

For those without an invitation, your best chance to purchase a Switch 2 on launch day is through select retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.

Walmart

(Walmart)

Walmart didn’t do a traditional midnight launch. Most stores will open from 6 a.m. local time on June 5, but stock and timing will vary, so it’s worth calling ahead.

Online listings still say “Coming soon” with a June 5 release date, which usually hints at a timed drop. If you’ve already pre-ordered, Walmart’s promised delivery by 9 a.m. local time on launch day — assuming your order didn’t get canceled in the recent system cancellations.

Target

You won’t have to stay up late if you’re heading to Target. Stores open at 8 a.m. local time on June 5, but you can start lining up earlier. Staff will be handing out digital and physical tickets to people in the queue. If you get a ticket, you’ll be reserved a console. Ticketing stops either when Target runs out or 10 minutes before opening, whichever comes first. Stock is limited, so don’t bank on being able to casually walk in and get one.

There won’t be any online availability on launch day itself, but Target says it will restock the console and bundle online on Friday, June 6. If you miss out in-store, that’s your next best shot.

Best Buy

(Best Buy)

Best Buy hosted a midnight launch for the Switch 2. Doors opened at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 5 (that’s 11:01 p.m. CT, 10:01 p.m. MT, and 9:01 p.m. PT). Some lucky buyers also walked away with a commemorative coin.

Don’t bother checking online. Best Buy’s confirmed there will be no online stock for the console, only for games and accessories. If you’ve pre-ordered, you’ve already chosen between home delivery or in-store pickup. And if you’re a My Best Buy Plus or Total member, there’s a bonus offer: you’ll earn a $20 reward for every $150 you spend on Nintendo gear, up to $100.

GameStop

(GameStop)

GameStop’s midnight launch kicked off early. Stores open from 3 p.m. local time on June 4, with Switch 2 pre-orders ready for pickup at 9 p.m. PT / 12 a.m. ET. Didn’t pre-order? You’re not out of luck — GameStop says more consoles will be available at midnight for walk-ins. And yes, Pro members get a free can of Red Bull while they wait (limit one, obviously).

There’s also a trade-in promo running. You can get 40 percent extra credit on any games traded toward Switch 2 titles or accessories through May 31.

Sam’s Club

(Sam’s Club)

Sam’s Club members can buy the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle in stores on June 5, but not every location is guaranteed to have stock. The best bet is to ring your local store before heading over.

Stores open at 8 a.m. for Plus members and 10 a.m. for everyone else, so plan accordingly. Quantities are unknown, so if you’re giving it a go, go early.

Costco

(Costco)

Costco’s got a launch-day bundle that includes the Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and a 12-month Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. It’ll be available in select warehouses on June 5, but not everywhere, so give your local warehouse a ring first.

You’ll need a membership to buy it, obviously. The listing is marked “coming soon” on Costco’s site too, so there’s a chance it’ll go live online on launch day.

We got a first look at the Nintendo Switch 2 — read our hands-on review

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