Summary
Best Buy will start taking pre-orders for theNintendo Switch 2next week, and those lucky enough to secure one will be able to pick up their new console as early as midnight on the day of its launch. Nintendo revealed plenty of information about its next console during the long-awaited April 2 Nintendo Direct livestream, including the system’s official launch date. TheNintendo Switch 2will finally be released on July 29, 2025.
The Switch 2 will be available in two varieties when it finally launches: the standard console version and a limited-edition bundle that will come packed with the launch titleMario Kart World. Eager gamers can alreadyregister for Switch 2 pre-orderson the official Nintendo website, with the pre-orders themselves being available starting on April 9. Other retailers will follow suit with their own Switch 2 pre-order offers when the time comes next week, including Best Buy.
Best Buy Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Date and Launch Time
Nintendo is taking measures toavoid the issues with scalpersthat plagued the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles at launch, with its in-house Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders prioritizing customers who have already put in a significant amount of time on Nintendo Switch Online. Everyone else might want to look to other outlets if they wish to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, and there is no shortage of retailers looking to cash in on the latest Nintendo hardware.
Many expect the Nintendo Switch 2 to fly off the shelves once it launches on June 5. The recentNintendo Direct drummed up excitementfor the new console by showing off its many features and launch titles, though the surprisingly high price tags for titles likeMario Kart Worldhas stirred up considerable controversy. For those still looking to grab a Nintendo Switch 2for themselves, Best Buy is giving players the option to pick up their new console right at the start of launch day, provided they are willing to wait in line like the days before online shopping became prominent.
