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The Nintendo Direct that fans have been waiting for is finally coming up this week on Wednesday, April 2.
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Nintendo took the wraps off its new console during its latest Direct event, providing us with a closer look at the $449.99 console ahead of its release on June 5th.
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Walmart has promised Switch 2 launch day delivery by 9 AM or sooner on June 5 if you preorder with the retailer.
EDT Nintendo has announced that Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. have be postponed. This story has been updated accordingly. President Donald Trump's tariffs have thrown a wrench in the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder process.
Amazon is now taking Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invite registrations. You'll need to hit the "Request Invite" button on the page to put your name in the hat, but doing so doesn't guarantee a pre-order or even a slot in the first wave. It is a necessary step to getting into the mix at all, though.
Old, reliable retailer Walmart has confirmed it will take Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders on April 9, with both the Switch 2 console and Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle listed as coming soon. As a bonus, the retailer also promises free delivery before 9am on launch day when you pre-order at Walmart.
Clip your overalls, put on your caps, and strap in: Nintendo’s big Switch 2 reveal is upon us. Below you can find out how to watch the Switch 2 Direct and everything else you should know about Nintendo’s plans for the new console this week.
Argos has taken the leap first, offering Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders well ahead of schedule. Both the main console and the Mario Kart World bundle were live on the shelves shortly after 11am BST this morning, though look to have been snatched up now.
After Nintendo said it would be delaying its Switch 2 pre-orders in the USA today, many wondered if the same would apply to Canada. But now it looks like that won’t be happening. Nintendo Canada confirmed April 9 pre-orders are still on track here.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is on the way with an official release date of June 5. However, you can make preorders starting on Wednesday, April 9, to get your hands on the coveted new console. As we expected, Walmart, Target, GameStop and Best Buy have already revealed that they will have the Nintendo Switch 2 in stock.