Walmart’s Switch 2 Pre-Order Page Vanishes, Leaving Gamers Baffled

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Summary

  • Walmart’s Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order page was abruptly removed on or around April 26.
  • While the move caused confusion, some fans claim they were still able to pre-order the console beforehand.
  • Other major U.S. retailers have also struggled with Switch 2 pre-orders since April 24.

Walmart’s webpage for pre-ordering the Nintendo Switch 2 has mysteriously disappeared without warning, leaving fans puzzled. This unexpected action echoes the disorganized pre-order process of the Switch 2 at major American retailers.

globally, consumers have been given the opportunity to pre-order Nintendo’s upcoming console since April 9. Initially, it was also intended for U.S. consumers to do so, but due to the Trump administration’s trade policies, pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the U.S. were postponed. This led Nintendo to reconsider their product pricing due to potential tariffs from Washington. However, American consumers have only recently been able to pre-purchase the console, starting April 24—in theory. In reality, early accounts from fans suggest that the process of pre-ordering the Switch 2 in the U.S. has thus far been quite disorganized.

It appears that Walmart temporarily removed the Switch 2 pre-order page around April 26th. This isn’t due to a surge in traffic causing their server issues, but rather, the page has been completely taken down from their website as mentioned by Reddit user NapoelonDynaMighty.

Where Did Walmart’s Nintendo Switch 2 Product Page Go?

On Walmart’s online store, you can’t currently pre-order the “Switch 2” as the search results lead to a confusing third-party listing advertising a “V2” Switch model that comes with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. However, the authentic Switch 2 listing for the Mario Kart World bundle hasn’t been removed yet, even though it shows as out of stock. Some fans have reported they managed to pre-order the Switch 2 from Walmart on day one, implying that this page disappearance might not mean trouble for those pre-orders.

This action by Walmart adds weight to the idea that the U.S. pre-orders for the Switch 2 have been disastrous. During the initial pre-order phase, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart’s online platforms all encountered issues, leaving many consumers with varying success stories as they tried to reserve the Switch sequel early on.

Walmart’s deleted webpage raised questions due to its design as a digital queue that provided no useful details like a user’s place in line or explanations on how purchase notifications would be managed. Additionally, some users encountered an issue where the page’s anti-bot protection, which required filling a meter by holding the cursor, got stuck in a continuous reloading loop once completed successfully. The pre-sale for Switch 2 is planned to continue until June 4, as the console is set to launch on the following day.

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2025-04-27 00:48