The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for purchase in the US, or at least for those who can find it. The $450 console officially launched for sale at midnight ET on June 5, with multiple retailers providing the option to buy both online and in physical stores. As expected, online inventory quickly depleted and remains scarce as of Thursday evening.
Generally, shoppers seem to have a bit better luck finding the device in physical stores. There’s no surety you’ll get one, but several Engadget staff managed to snag a Switch 2 on Thursday at their local Target and GameStop without prior reservations.
If you’re unable to locate the device in-store, your best bet for an online purchase is likely Target. The retailer announced it would be restocking online in the “early morning” of Friday, June 6, although an exact time hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2
Walmart began selling online at midnight on June 5, but as of the latest update, both the standalone console and Nintendo’s Mario Kart World bundle are currently out of stock. Like other retailers, Walmart also offers it in physical locations, though availability varies by location, so checking nearby stores might be worthwhile.
Target started in-store sales of the Switch 2 on June 5 and is running low on stock. Some stores may still have the console available as of Thursday evening. Engadget’s Billy Steele was able to purchase the device at a local Target in Greensboro, North Carolina that same day.
As for GameStop, the retailer held launch events and claims to offer the console both online and in stores, though this varies by location. Reports indicate that as of Thursday morning, some locations had inventory available, but current online availability is nonexistent. A $625 bundle including Mario Kart World has also been seen in and out of stock.
For those looking for online purchases, Best Buy held in-store launch events at midnight and indicated limited availability. Currently, they are not selling online during the launch week. There may also be options at membership-based retailers like Costco and Sam’s Club that have seen bundles come and go.
As it stands, online availability remains fairly elusive, especially for larger retailers like Amazon, which currently does not list the Switch 2 at all. Meanwhile, Nintendo is distributing the console via an invite system limited to dedicated Switch Online users. This may hinder quick access for many eager shoppers.
