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You can finally buy theNintendo Switch 2in the US. The$450 consoleofficially went up for sale on June 5, and several retailers have offered it both online and in-store in the week since. Whilemillions of peoplehave been able to snag the device, online inventory dried up fairly quickly at most stores last week and remains difficult to find today. Therehavebeen restocks atTargetandBest Buyin recent days, but those didn't last long, and the latter required in-store pickup. You may also be able to grab abundle at Costcoif you’re a member there. Otherwise, it's slim pickings as of our latest sweep.
Broadly speaking, people had a bit more luck on launch week by venturing to a physical retail store. We can’t guarantee you’ll still be able to snag a Switch 2 the old-fashioned way, but it’s worth checking if a local Target, Best Buy, Walmart or GameStop — the four official retailersNintendo listson its store page — still has consoles in stock. Either way, if you're still on the hunt, we’ve rounded up all of the latest information we could find on how to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 and where you can pick one up.
Best Buybegan selling the Switch 2 at its retail locations on June 5. It previously said it wouldn'tsell the handheld at its online store during launch week, but it made additional consoles available on June 11 around 12PM ET. That restock lasted for the better part of an hour and required in-store pickup, but the device is now sold out again.
Walmartalso began online purchases at midnight ET on June 5, but the console alone and theMario Kart Worldbundle are out of stock as our latest update. Both SKUs briefly returned around 11:30PM ET on June 6, but we haven't seen much in the week since. Naturally, the world's largest retailer is also selling the console at its brick-and-mortar locations, though the companyhas notedthat quantities are limited and inventory will vary by location.
Targethad the Switch 2 in stores on June 5 and restocked its online inventory for at least a couple of hours starting around 3:30AM ET on June 6. It then had another restock on June 12 around 2:30PM ET, but that appears to have died out in less than an hour. It still looks to be fully sold out as we write this, but you should see if there's any stock at the stores closest to you just to be safe.
GameStophas advertised in-store availability, though exactly how much stock your local store may have will vary by location. Online, the device has been unavailable for the past week, with the listings for the base console andMario Kartbundle now pointing to a "Find a Store" page. We saw a$625 bundlethat includesMario Kart World, amicroSD Express cardand a few other accessories pop up a bit more frequently than the standard SKUs, but it's no longer listed (and it was kind of a raw deal anyway).
You may still have some luck at certain membership-based retailers. AMario Kart Worldbundle atCostcothat includes a 12-month Switch Online subscription has gone in and out of stock since launch day.Sam's Clubhas had a bundle without the Switch Online sub as well, though it's out of stock now. We also saw the console atBJ'searly on June 5, but it's no longer live there.
Verizonbriefly had the Switch 2 available on launch day, but that's dried up, and only those with Verizon service were able to order.
Amazonhasn't had any form of Switch 2 listing on its website, nor has it listed first-party Switch 2 games likeMario Kart World. The company didn't take pre-orders for the Switch 2 either, so it's unclear if and when it will sell the device.
Newegghas listed the Switch 2 on its site for several weeks, but it's given no indication as to when it'll begin sales. It previous showed a couple listings from a third-party seller, but at massively inflated prices.
With all of these stores, we've seen theMario Kart Worldbundle available in greater quantities online than the base console, which costs $50 less. But given thatMario Kartis theSwitch 2's biggest launch gameand retails for $80 on its own, that may not be the worst thing.
Nintendo, meanwhile, is only offering the Switch 2 viaan invite system. This requires you to have been a Switch Online member for at least 12 months and logged at least 50 hours of Switch 1 playtime as of April 2. It can't hurt to sign up if you meet the criteria, but don't expect it to bear fruit immediately — it's taken weeks for many people who registered in April to receive their invite.
You can find a list of every Switch 2 retail listing we could find below. Just be aware that this is meant to be a reference, not a rundown of everywhere the device is available right this second.
Where to buy Switch 2 +Mario Kart Worldbundle:
Sam's Club(membership required)
Nintendo is selling a number of Switch 2 accessories alongside the console, fromits (pricey) Pro Controllerto cases to cameras for the newGameChat feature. Most of these became available on June 5. The same goes for games likeMario Kart Worldand the Switch 2 version ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.Another big Switch 2 release,Donkey Kong Bananza,won't be available until mid-July but is still up for pre-order now.
As of Friday afternoon, just about all Switch 2 games are broadly available. Stock for the accessories remains a little spottier, but most devices are still available at multiple retailers. Nintendo's official Switch 2 carrying cases have bee the main exceptions, so you may need to look to third-party alternatives if you want some protection for your console right away.
Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 ($60)
Costco($75, membership required)
Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera ($60)
Joy-Con 2 Wheels (set of 2) ($25)
Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case ($85)
Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector ($40)
Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set ($120)
Nintendo GameCube Controller for Switch 2 ($65)
Nintendo(Switch Online required)