You Will Want to Pay Off Your Switch 2 GameStop Pre-Order Before Wednesday

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Summary

  • GameStop customers may want to pay off their Switch 2 pre-orders ahead of the midnight launch.
  • Those that already have their pre-order paid off will be able to get in and out of the store faster.
  • Different GameStop locations may be handling midnight launches differently, so be sure to check with your local store.

Individuals who have a Nintendo Switch 2 on pre-order at GameStop might want to think about visiting the store and settling the payment by Wednesday evening. Since the launch of new consoles, it’s common for the pre-order process to be problematic. In this instance, all involved online retailers faced issues, and Nintendo itself had to adopt a lottery system to distribute Nintendo Switch 2 consoles among the fortunate few who were selected.

For numerous Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiasts, securing a pre-order was quite challenging, but GameStop offered some optimism. Although GameStop’s online pre-orders were as chaotic as everyone else’s, many managed to secure their pre-orders by visiting their local GameStops in person instead. Those who pre-ordered their Switch 2 consoles through GameStop can also anticipate receiving the device earlier than those who ordered online, as the video game retailer is organizing a midnight launch event.

If you’ve pre-ordered your Switch 2 at GameStop, you should be able to pick up your console without any issues when you visit the store at midnight EST on launch day. However, it would be wise for those planning to attend the midnight launch to pay off their console in advance. I received a call from my local GameStop explaining that those who have paid off their pre-orders can collect their items immediately, while there may be a queue for those who haven’t yet paid or are buying additional consoles. Keep in mind that each GameStop might handle the midnight launch differently, so it’s advisable to call your local store to understand their promotion and consider paying off your pre-order before Wednesday to speed up the process.

When is the GameStop Nintendo Switch 2 Midnight Launch?

  • June 4 at 9pm PT/June 4 at 11pm CT/June 5 at 12am ET

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is debuting with a limited collection of exclusive games for its launch, which includes titles like “Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour“, “Fast Fusion“, the remastered version of “Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster“, “Survival Kids“, and “Mario Kart World“. It’s expected that “Mario Kart World” will be purchased alongside the vast majority of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles on June 5, unless a bundle offering a $30 discount for “MKW” is obtained.

If you missed the pre-order for Switch 2, don’t worry! You can still purchase it on its release date if you manage to find one in a store. On June 5, there will be two options available when the Switch 2 hits the market: a standard version priced at $449.99 without a game included and a deluxe version priced at $499.99 that comes with “Mario Kart World” pre-installed. Given that “Mario Kart World” usually sells for $79.99, the Switch 2 bundle with this game will likely be popular among early adopters of the console.

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2025-06-02 19:25