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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Begin: Where to Buy

Author：Kristen Update：May 30,2025

If you're a Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiast, then you've probably been eagerly awaiting the official preorder announcement—and it’s finally here! Preorders officially went live from midnight EST on April 24 (9 PM PST, April 23) at major U.S. retailers like Walmart, alongside official games and accessories also going live today. Keep this page bookmarked for all the latest updates until the console’s launch on June 5.

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Nintendo Switch 2: Mario Kart World Bundle

$529.99 (save 6%) $499.00 at Walmart
Bookmark this page for live Switch 2 preorder updates until the console’s launch on June 5.

Nintendo Switch 2: Where to Preorder

When you’re ready to lock in your preorder, you’ve got two main options: the Nintendo Switch 2 ($449.99), or the Nintendo Switch 2: Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99). Let us know in the comments if you manage to secure your preorder.

Which should you buy? If you’re picking up a Switch 2 at launch, the Mario Kart World Bundle is hands down the best value. You’re getting Mario Kart World for just $50 more, instead of the full $79.99 MSRP, saving you $30 versus buying the game separately.

Nintendo Switch 2: Mario Kart World Bundle

$499.99 at Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, Target

Nintendo Switch 2

$449.99 at Walmart, GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, Target

The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is also a limited-time release, and ultimately, it's the version most buyers will be scrambling for. This isn’t just about getting a Switch 2—it’s about getting the one that actually offers good value at launch.

PSA: You should also expect demand to be high across the board. Be prepared for virtual queues, sluggish sites, and potential checkout hiccups.

To improve your odds, log in ahead of time, ideally before navigating to the Switch 2 listings, and make sure your shipping and payment info is saved to your account—or keep a backup card nearby just in case.

Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Where to Preorder

Donkey Kong Bananza

$69.99 at Target

Mario Kart World

$79.99 at Target

Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World

$79.99 at Target

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

$79.99 at Target

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

$69.99 at Target

Street Fighter 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition

$59.99 at Target

Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster

$39.99 at Target

Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

$79.99 at Target

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - Nintendo Switch 2

$69.99 at Target

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion - Nintendo Switch 2

$69.99 at Target

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar - Nintendo Switch 2

$59.99 at Target

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition - Nintendo Switch 2

$99.99 at Target

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Premium - Nintendo Switch 2

$79.99 at Target

Nintendo Switch 2 is already building a stacked library, blending shiny new exclusives with upgraded re-releases of fan favorites. Heavyweights like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99) are leading the charge, both available to preorder right now, alongside enhanced versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, fine-tuned for the new hardware.

But don’t expect everything to drop on day one. Some titles are launching with the console on June 5, but others are lagging behind. Donkey Kong Bananza doesn’t hit shelves until July 17, and big names like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends: Z-A are still missing from preorder listings entirely, on both Switch 2 and the current model.

That said, every confirmed Switch 2 game that is available to lock in is listed above, with all the retailer links you’ll need right here.