Where to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24 in the US: Retailers, pricing, and more
Nintendo had initially planned to open Switch 2 pre-orders on April 9. However, the date was pushed forward by a few days to assess the impact of new tariff-related regulations. For now, the console's pricing remains unchanged. However, the prices of accessories such as the Switch 2 Joy-Con and Pro Controller have increased by $5. Nintendo has stated that these prices could fluctuate in the future based on market conditions.
Line up late. Power up early.
Midnight releases return for Switch 2. pic.twitter.com/Ak5y96eATi
— GameStop (@gamestop) April 18, 2025
All major retailers have now shared details on when, where, and how customers can place a pre-order for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, each employing a different strategy for online and offline orders.
GameStop, in an X post from April 19, announced that in-store pre-orders for the Switch 2 will begin at midnight on April 24, while online pre-orders will go live at 11:00 AM EST the same day. GameStop is also offering a transfer and trade-in program for existing Switch users planning to upgrade to the Switch 2.
Target will also begin Switch 2 pre-orders at midnight on April 24, offering both the standard console and the Mario Kart World bundle. The same applies to Walmart, which will also open pre-orders on April 24 and promises to deliver the console by 9 AM on June 5 for those who order on the first day.
Lastly, Best Buy will allow customers to pre-order the Switch 2 on April 24 via its app, website, and in-store. Pre-orders for accessories and games will also be available starting during regular store hours on the same day. Best Buy stores will remain open at midnight on June 5, allowing customers to collect their pre-ordered consoles as soon as they become available.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Is Fortnite down? What to know as users report login problems
Fortnite users are facing troubles logging in, leading to many speculations that the game is down. Meanwhile, a clarification has come from Epic Games. As per Downdetector, Fortnite outage reports spiked in the past one hour(Reuters) A Verge reporter noted they were unable to login to the game using their Nintendo Switch 2, and the error message they're getting says 'unable to sign in to your account for online services' and 'please try again later.' As per Downdetector, outage reports spiked in the past one hour, with most noting login problems. What Epic Games said about Fortnite Epic Games has said they are looking into a Fortnite login issue that is preventing players from getting in reliably. 'We're working to resolve an issue where players are unable to log-in reliably into Fortnite, and are working to resolve this ASAP,' the company said on its website. The company further said 'This log-in issue also affects Rocket League and Fall Guys players, which we're working to resolve as well.' Also Read | Google's antitrust appeal fails in legal battle with Fortnite maker They provided two more updates, noting while they were working to resolve the issue, they were also 'investigating log-in errors for titles using Epic Online Services.' In the latest update Epic Games provided, they said 'We're seeing players able to log back in now for most platforms, with the exception of PlayStation, and are working restore server health to normal for everyone across all platforms to log in and matchmake as normal again. We'll continue updating you as we bring everything back online.' What Fortnite gamers said With gamers unable to login to play Fortnite, several took to X to vent their frustrations or share thoughts. One user said, 'tryna blow off steam and fortnite servers down.' Another remarked, '3+ hours without Fortnite servers down I seriously can't handle this.' Yet another said, 'everyone getting off of work to collectively discover that fortnite is down,' sharing a photo of a screaming child. 'Just waited an hour & a half for Fortnite to update JUST for the servers to be down,' commented another user.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
How to claim your share of $4.5M GameStop data breach settlement. Details here
There are only a few days left to claim your share of a $4.5 million settlement with GameStop. This comes after a lawsuit said the company sold customers' personal data to Facebook without permission, according to WFFA. In June, GameStop emailed customers about the settlement. It denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid trial costs and risks.(REUTERS) The class action lawsuit said GameStop broke federal law, specifically the Video Privacy Protection Act, or VPPA. The company took customer data from purchases on its website and gave it to Facebook. GameStop did not admit to doing anything wrong as part of the settlement. The deadline to file a claim is Friday, August 15. Also Read: GameStop's wild ride has Indian retail traders joining in Who can get money from the GameStop settlement? Anyone who bought a video game from GameStop's website between August 18, 2020, and April 7, 2025, and had a public Facebook profile with their name at the time of purchase is eligible. In June, GameStop sent emails about the settlement to customers who bought games on their website. Although GameStop did not admit fault, it agreed to settle to avoid the costs and risks of continuing the lawsuit. If you got that email, you are likely part of the settlement group. How much money can you get? Eligible people can get either up to $5 in cash or a GameStop voucher worth up to $10. It is not clear how many people qualify for the settlement. How do you file a claim? First, check your email. The payments are linked to a unique ID number in the email from GameStop. This ID is a 10-character mix of letters and numbers. Anyone with this ID can file a claim before August 15 to get their payment. If you choose a voucher, the credit will be added to your GameStop account linked to your email. If you choose cash, you will get paid through Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. If you did not get an email with an ID but believe you qualify, you can fill out a paper claim form. When will you get paid? Payments may take some time because they depend on court approval. A court hearing is scheduled for September 18, 2025. If approved, payments will be sent about 45 days after final approval or after any appeals are finished. Voucher payments will also be emailed about 45 days after final approval.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
08-08-2025
- Business Standard
Best Buy to boost India tech hub staff by over 40%, says executive
US electronics chain Best Buy plans to expand the headcount at its Indian tech centre by over 40 per cent in the next few months, a senior executive told Reuters, as more global corporations set up offices in the country to tap its growing talent pool. The company, which opened its first tech centre, or global capability centre, in Bengaluru city last year, currently employs around 350 people in functions including data and artificial intelligence (AI) and is expected to grow to 500-550. GCCs, once low-cost outsourcing hubs, have evolved in the last few years and now support their parent organisations in multiple functions such as daily operations, finance, and research and development. "We will be hiring across the functions ... We will be doing a lot of digital and tech (hiring)," Nithya Subramanian, senior director data & AI COE, said on the sidelines of an event in the southern city of Chennai. The firm, known for selling electronics such as laptops, kitchen appliances and cameras, is hiring for roles including AI engineer, software engineer and product manager in India, according to its LinkedIn page. "Even if you look at the global strength, I think we are growing leaps and bounds in India," Subramanian said, noting that the Bengaluru office is Best Buy's largest tech hub and bigger than its three in the United States. Best Buy operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States and Canada, where it employs over 85,000 people. It does not have retail operations in India. The India expansion comes at a time when many global corporations are ramping up their operations in India. Reuters reported last month that Best Buy's peer Costco Wholesale plans to open its first India GCC. The domestic GCC market is likely to grow as much as $105 billion by 2030, up from $64.6 billion in fiscal 2024, an industry report showed. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
