Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have been slow, to say the last, over the last week but with a new stock drop at ShopTo in the UK this morning and Walmart re-listing the console things could be revving up for another round. While US retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop have all been quiet since that first wave of stock on April 24 (save for a few smaller drops), things are still ticking along if you know where to look.
You’ll need to be in the right place at the right time to secure yourself a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order at this stage. I’ve been tracking hard-to-find stock of major releases for over five years now, including the incredibly sparse launches of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and I’m confident we’ll see more stock land on the shelves before the June 5 launch date.
I know which retailers are most likely to offer second waves of Nintendo Switch 2 stock, and the tips and tricks you need in your arsenal to make the most of each drop. I’m rounding up all the latest pre-order updates here, as well as everything I’ve learned about the stock-hunting game over the years.
Quick Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order links
Walmart: Check for stockGameStop: Check for stockBest Buy: Check for stockTarget: Check for stockAmazon: No product page yetNintendo: Register for invitationNewegg: Listing pages live
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✅ ShopTo: In stock nowAmazon: Check stockThe Game Collection: Check stockEbuyer: Check for stockEE: Check for stockArgos: Check for stockVery: Check for stockGame: Check stock Currys: Check for stockNintendo: Check for stock
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US
Walmart | Check stock
Walmart has Nintendo Switch 2 listings back on the shelves this week, after they mysteriously disappeared last week. That’s certainly a good sign, and could mean more stock is on the way. View Deal
Best Buy | Check stock
The Nintendo Switch 2 homepage at Best Buy has remained unchanged this week, both consoles are still listed with a ‘Coming Soon’ gray badge. View Deal
Nintendo Store | Check for updates
Nintendo is taking Switch 2 pre-orders via registration only, and you’ll need to have at least 50 hours of gameplay on your device, be a continuous NSO member for two years (up to the date you place your order), and have accepted communications from the brand. Email invites will be sent out on May 8.View Deal
Amazon | Check for updates
Amazon US still doesn’t have the Nintendo Switch 2 listed on its site, and rumor has it pre-orders won’t be landing here at all. That’s supposedly due to the retailer’s handling of shipping, it seems it’s broken street date too many times for Ninty to trust it anymore. View Deal
GameStop | Check stock
GameStop still simply has a ‘Coming Soon’ badge on its Nintendo Switch 2 listings, though the in-store pre-order messaging has been removed from the page now. View Deal
Newegg | Check for stock
Newegg still has the Nintendo Switch 2 listed on its site, but we’re still waiting for stock to appear. This could be a holding page for launch day, or the retailer might be waiting to strike later on. View Deal
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK
✅ ShopTo | In stock now
ShopTo has a £465.85 bundle live on the shelves right now, including the handheld (though without Mario Kart World), a carry case, and a Switch 2 Camera. This one has been holding for a little while now but could drop off at any minute. View Deal
Amazon | Check stock
Amazon has had Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in stock in very short waves over the last week. You really do have to be in the right place at the right time for this one, but I’ve landed on new stock multiple times when checking through retailers. View Deal
The Game Collection | Check stock
The Game Collection has been posting new bundles right up until last week. While you might be paying a little more considering there are extra games and accessories included, this is well worth keeping an eye on. View Deal
Argos | Check for stock
There’s still no word on Argos, though this was one of the biggest retailers for stock when Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders first landed in the UK. Because of that postcode stock organization, your competition pool is reduced here as well. View Deal
Ebuyer | Check stock
Ebuyer is a smaller, PC-focused, store, but it has had new Nintendo Switch 2 stock on the shelves fairly recently. This is another fast one, though, with limited availability. View Deal
Nintendo Store | Check requirements
Nintendo has opened its doors, with its own handheld’s pre-orders available by invitation only. If you’ve signed up previously, or want to sign up for a shot at future Nintendo Switch 2 restocks, you’ll need to be a Switch Online member for at least two years continuously, be signed up to usage sharing and messaging, and have a good amount of playtime on your system (the US asks for 50 hours). View Deal
Very | Check stock
Very was a fantastic retailer when Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders first landed, offering wave after wave of handheld stock that managed to hold out for a few days in batches. The retailer removes its listings when it’s not planning on dropping more stock, so if you do see any bundles – even if they’re listed as unavailable – things are looking good. View Deal
EE | Check stock
EE was restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 fairly regularly just after pre-orders went live, but it’s been deadly quiet ever since. View Deal
John Lewis | Check stock
John Lewis does have both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle listed on its site, but its message is clear. There’s no “coming soon” or “check back later” here – the site seems to be fully out of stock.View Deal
GAME | Check Stock
GAME is another retailer that removes its listings between drops, so if you spot handhelds on the shelves (even if they’re unavailable) it’s likely that more stock is about to appear. View Deal
Currys | Find in-store
Currys is going in-store only for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, but does have listings now live for both the handheld and Mario Kart World bundle. That could mean online stock might be dropping, but I expect these are more likely holding pages for June 5. View Deal
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will be available this week
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We know for a fact that some Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will be available this week in the US. That’s because Ninty’s own store will open its doors to those with email invites on May 8. If you haven’t already, you’ll want to register your details with the My Nintendo Store for this one, but you must meet a set of criteria to be in with a shot at an invite.
In the US, you’ll need to be a Nintendo Account holder over 18 years of age, with priority being given to those with a minimum of 12 months on an active Nintendo Switch Online membership and a minimum of 50 hours played since April 2.
Nintendo has, unfortunately, also stated that launch day delivery is not guaranteed for those who pre-order Switch 2 via its own site. However, the brand has also recently explained that demand in Japan has far exceeded supply so things could be tight wherever you pre-order.
Live updates
ShopTo has Nintendo Switch 2 in stock
ShopTo has woken us all up after a sleep Bank Holiday, with a new round of Nintendo Switch 2 bundles on the shelves. You’ll find the Stealth Premium Travel Kit and the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera included in this bundle, alongside the handheld itself, though there’s no Mario Kart World available.
You’re paying £465.85 in total here, which checks out value-wise.
Nintendo Switch 2 | Stealth Premium Travel Kit | Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | £465.85 at ShopTo
Walmart has re-listed the Nintendo Switch 2
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Things got a bit hairy last week, when Walmart removed the Nintendo Switch 2 from its listings completely. Thankfully, the handheld is back in business now, with both the Mario Kart bundle and solo handheld listed on the site. Stock isn’t available right now, but it’s a start at least.
