How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Current in-stock availability on consoles and games

Engadget

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally a thing you can buy in the US — or at least, something you can try to buy. The $450 console officially went up for sale at midnight ET on June 5, with several retailers offering the device both online and in-store. Predictably, online stock appears to have dried up fairly quickly and remains spotty as of Thursday morning. But if you haven't managed to secure an order yet, the hunt continues. To help you out, we've rounded up all the latest information we could find on how to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch and any restocks that may pop up.
Walmart opened up purchases online at midnight, but both the standard console and the Mario Kart World bundle are out of stock as of our latest update. Naturally, the world's largest retailer is selling the console at its brick-and-mortar locations as well. The company has noted that quantities are limited and inventory will vary by location, but it's worth checking if any store near you still has devices available.
GameStop held launch events starting on Wednesday and is advertising in-store availability, though again this will vary by location. Anecdotally, Engadget's Cherlynn Low was able to acquire the console at a GameStop store in New York City on Thursday morning and was told by a staffer that each location had "about 50 units of inventory."
As we write this, the device is unavailable on GameStop's website. A $625 bundle that includes a microSD Express card and a few other accessories was available for a bit longer than the standard SKUs, though it's since gone out of stock (and it's kind of scummy anyway).
Target began selling the Switch 2 in stores on June 5 and may still have stock available this morning, so it's worth looking into the locations closest to you. The retailer says it'll restock online inventory in the early morning on June 6, while supplies last.
Best Buy held midnight launch events as well and said it'd have limited stock at its retail locations. It is not selling the console online during launch week, however.
You may have more luck at certain membership-based retailers, if restocks this morning are any indication. A Mario Kart World bundle at Costco that includes a 12-month Switch Online membership has gone in and out of stock, while Sam's Club has had a bundle without the Switch Online sub available as well. You'll need a membership to check on either of those, though. We've also seen online stock at BJ's, but those listings are unavailable as of our most recent update.
Verizon briefly had the Switch 2 available earlier on Thursday, but that appears to have dried up, and only those with Verizon service were able to order.
As of now, Amazon is the only major retailer that doesn't have some form of a Nintendo Switch 2 listing on its website. The company also did not take any pre-orders for the Switch 2, so it's unclear if and when it will sell the device.
Newegg has a Switch 2 listing for several weeks now, but it hasn't started sales just yet.
With all of these stores, note that we've generally seen the Mario Kart World bundle available in greater quantities online than the base console, which costs $50 less. Considering that's the Switch 2's biggest launch game and that it retails for $80 on its own, though, that may not be the worst thing.
Where to buy Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle:
Where to buy Switch 2:
Naturally, Nintendo is selling a bunch of new first-party accessories for the Switch 2, most of which became available on June 5 along with the console. Same thing goes for games such as Mario Kart World and the Switch 2 edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . Another big Switch 2 title, Donkey Kong Bananza , won't be available until mid-July. Still, you can currently pre-order games that are not out right now, so that you'll get them when they actually become available.
As of Thursday morning, most Nintendo Switch 2 games remain widely available. Stock for the accessories is a little patchier, but most devices are generally in stock at certain retailers. Also note that, for Nintendo's own accessory listings, you'll need to have received an invite to purchase each item.
Mario Kart World ($80) Nintendo
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Donkey Kong Bananza ($70) Nintendo
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Costco (membership required)
Additional Switch 2 games Nintendo
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 ($60) Nintendo (invite required)
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Joy-Con 2 bundle ($95) Nintendo (invite required)
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Switch 2 Pro Controller ($85)
Switch 2 Camera ($55) Nintendo (invite required)
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera ($60)
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip ($40) Nintendo (invite required)
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Joy-Con 2 Wheels (set of 2) ($25) Nintendo (invite required)
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case ($85) Nintendo (invite required)
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon
Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector ($40) Nintendo (invite required)
Walmart
GameStop
Best Buy
Target
Amazon