You can (finally) buy the Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon now (but don't expect a Prime Day deal)
Before you dash to get the gaming console into your online shopping cart, there is a caveat. Buying the Switch 2 is only available by invitation. You can request an invitation, which appears to be a one-click deal if you're logged in to an Amazon account. The auto-responder email I received didn't offer any details about what might merit me receiving an invite. If you pass muster, though, Amazon will send an invite link that's good for 22 hours. Requests that aren't honored in this round of invites will be eligible for selection in the future.
So if you're still on the hunt for a Switch 2 and a chance to play the delightful Mario Kart World , it might be worth throwing your name into the Amazon lottery. And while this sudden availability doesn't come with any discounts, it has conveniently arrived just as Amazon Prime Day kicks off with plenty of deals and steals from the retailer.
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