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Nintendo has revealed that preorders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on April 24. Major retailers have confirmed their exact preorder times and procedures ahead of the next-gen console's June 5 release. Here's everything you need to know to secure your Switch 2 preorder.

Switch 2 Preorder Times Overview

Walmart - 12 a.m. ET April 24
Best Buy - 12 a.m. ET April 24
Target - 12 a.m. ET April 24
GameStop - 11 a.m. ET April 24

For a quick reference, these are the exact times Switch 2 preorders will become available at major retailers. Continue reading for detailed information about each store's preorder process.

Walmart: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.00 at Walmart
Preorder available starting at 12 a.m. ET April 24

Walmart will open Switch 2 preorders precisely at midnight Eastern Time on April 24. While the retailer hasn't shared details about in-store preorders, it offers a unique benefit - free delivery by 9 a.m. on launch day (June 5), ensuring you'll be among the first to receive your console.

Best Buy: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at Best Buy
Preorder available starting at 12 a.m. ET April 24

Best Buy will simultaneously launch preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2, games, and accessories at midnight ET. Customers can choose to pick up their preorders during special midnight store openings on June 5.

Target: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at Target
Preorder available starting at 12 a.m. ET April 24

Target joins other major retailers with midnight ET preorders launching April 24. Currently, Target has only confirmed online preorders, with no information about in-store availability.

GameStop: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at GameStop
Preorder available starting at 11 a.m. ET April 24

GameStop stands out with later preorder times, beginning at 11 a.m. ET on April 24. However, they offer the advantage of both online preorders and in-person reservations when stores open that morning. All GameStop locations will host midnight launches on June 5 for preorder pickup.

Nintendo Store: Switch 2 Preorders

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$449.99 at Nintendo Store

Preordering directly through Nintendo involves a unique process. Customers must first register interest either for the standalone console or Mario Kart World bundle. Qualified users (those with 12+ months of Nintendo Switch Online membership and 50+ gameplay hours as of April 2, 2025) will receive purchase invitations via email starting May 8, with a 72-hour window to complete their order.