
The announcement about the Costco package deal arrived following Walmart, Target, and Best Buy accepting advance orders for the Switch 2 console. Yet, the organized chaos surrounding the pre-order phase of the Switch 2 was evident as some customers encountered errors, queues, and technical difficulties that hindered their ability to finalize a purchase. In contrast, persistent users ultimately managed to reserve a unit via Walmart and Best Buy’s online platforms, while GameStop’s in-store method largely proved successful. At present, the Switch 2 pre-orders are all sold out. However, additional opportunities for pre-ordering will become available on GameStop and Walmart’s websites as returned pre-orders and bot orders are eliminated.