Summary
- Walmart reinstated its Nintendo Switch 2 pages but removed pre-orders, listing June 5 as the next opportunity to purchase.
- Switch 2 pre-order chaos due to technical issues and high demand led to all initial pre-orders selling out quickly.
- Retailers emphasize launch day stock as Costco offers Switch 2 bundles, and availability is expected to vary by location.
A few days after Walmart removed the pre-order pages for the Nintendo Switch 2 from its website, it appears that the retailer has reinstated the webpages for the standard console and the Mario Kart World package. However, these pages no longer offer a pre-order option, instead showing June 5 as the next date when fans can potentially purchase the console through Walmart, either in stores or online.
Due to a two-week hold-up on pre-orders for Switch 2 caused by tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on international imports, major retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, and Target started taking pre-orders at midnight Eastern Time on April 24th. However, the process of pre-ordering Switch 2 was challenging due to technical issues on all three retailer’s websites caused by high traffic from both genuine customers and bots. Although some customers managed to secure a pre-order, the initial batch of pre-orders was depleted within hours. Further pre-orders will be available until June 5th, but prospective buyers may need patience and a bit of luck to secure a Switch 2 pre-order.
Despite temporarily disappearing from Walmart’s landing pages, the anticipated Switch 2 has been re-listed by the popular retailer, but without a pre-order option available as of now. Instead of showing that it is out of stock, the new release date for June 5th has replaced this information on the landing pages. Although you can’t currently pre-order the console from Walmart, they will start taking orders online and in stores across the US once the global launch of the Switch 2 occurs. The base Switch 2 model costs $449, while the Mario Kart World bundle is priced at $499 prior to taxes and fees.
The Switch 2 Display Page Is Back at Walmart
Pre-selling of standalone games for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, such as “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch 2 Edition” and “Mario Kart World,” are still available on Walmart’s online store. Instead of focusing on pre-orders, some retailers like Costco have opted to offer launch day bundles for the Switch 2 as a means to attract customers. It is important to note that availability of the Nintendo Switch 2 may differ across retailers and locations, so potential buyers should be prepared accordingly.
Despite estimates suggesting that around several million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles will hit the market by June 5, securing one initially may prove challenging due to limited availability. Adding to the uncertainty is the ongoing Trump tariffs, leaving us wondering about Nintendo’s strategic responses following the Switch 2’s debut.
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2025-05-03 00:05