GameStop will have more Switch 2 stock at launch
GameStop will have additional Switch 2 stock available in-store and online when the console launches next month, according to a post on X. The company also shared timing for its in-store events leading up to the June 5th launch.
'Launch event begins in-store at 3PM local time on June 4th,' according to the company. 'Switch 2 pickups start at 12AM EST / 9PM PST.'
Didn't pre-order Switch 2? We got you. pic.twitter.com/6Xa4QUzM3g
— GameStop (@gamestop) May 16, 2025
GameStop opened up its preorders on April 24th, and like with other retailers, the online preorders started poorly. Within a couple hours, the company confirmed that online preorders sold out, but many people, including The Verge's Ash Parrish, had luck preordering in-store.
Best Buy said this week that 'most' stores will have extra Switch 2 consoles available in-store at launch, too. The Verge has contacted Walmart and Target to see if they can share their plans for launch day availability.
And if you requested the chance to buy a console through Nintendo's direct sales, check your email; invitations started going out on May 8th, and I got my own invite on Wednesday.
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