The Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $450, launched in the US on June 5. While many consumers secured the console during the initial release, online stock quickly depleted across major retailers and remains scarce.
Physical stores such as Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop — Nintendo’s official retail partners — occasionally restock, but availability varies widely by location. Checking local stores may improve chances of purchase.
Retailer updates:
- Walmart: Online sales began June 5 at midnight ET. The Mario Kart World bundle is sold out online; base consoles are listed above MSRP with limited quantities. In-store inventory is limited and varies by location.
- Best Buy: Sold Switch 2 exclusively in stores at launch. An online restock occurred June 11 around noon ET but lasted less than an hour and required in-store pickup. Currently sold out again.
- Target: Offered in-store launch day and briefly restocked online on June 6 and June 12. Online stock sold out quickly; availability in stores is uncertain.
- GameStop: In-store stock advertised but varies by location. Online listings redirect to store locator pages. A $625 bundle with accessories appeared briefly but is no longer available.
- Costco and Sam’s Club: Mario Kart World bundles, sometimes including a 12-month Switch Online subscription, have been intermittently available but often out of stock.
- Verizon: Briefly sold the Switch 2 on launch day exclusively to service customers; now unavailable.
- Amazon: Has not listed the Switch 2 console or first-party games, with no pre-orders accepted.
- Newegg: Listed Switch 2 for weeks with no confirmed sales date; third-party listings show inflated prices.
Notably, the Mario Kart World bundle has appeared in greater online quantities than the base console. Given Mario Kart’s popularity and standalone $80 price, bundles may represent better value.
Nintendo’s invite system offers Switch 2 consoles only to customers with at least 12 months of Switch Online membership and 50 hours of Switch 1 playtime as of April 2. Invitations may take weeks to arrive.
Games and accessories:
Alongside the console, Nintendo released several accessories and games on June 5, including the Switch 2 Pro Controller, carrying cases, and new cameras for the GameChat feature.
- Available games: Mario Kart World ($80), The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 version), and Donkey Kong Bananza (pre-order, releasing mid-July).
- Accessories: Samsung 256GB microSD Express card ($60), Joy-Con 2 bundle ($95), Pro Controller ($85), cameras ($55 and $60), charging grip ($40), Joy-Con wheels ($25), carrying cases ($40-$85), Dock set ($120), and Nintendo GameCube Controller ($65).
Most games are widely available, while accessory stock varies. Official Nintendo carrying cases are limited, so third-party options may be necessary initially.
For those searching, regularly checking local store inventories and authorized retailers is recommended.