You can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 mainly through big retailers and Nintendo’s own store, but a lot of early waves are already sold out and working on restocks.

Where to preorder Nintendo Switch 2

1. Main places to preorder (US)

These are the key options people are using in the US right now.

  • My Nintendo Store (Nintendo.com)
    • Official “How to Buy” page explains how to secure a reservation through the My Nintendo Store in the US.
* Some regions are running **invite-only** or limited reservation waves, so you may need to log in and check your account rather than expecting an open preorder button.
  • Best Buy
    • Listed as a launch retailer and has run preorder waves, but current guidance notes that preorders are sold out with only potential restocks before launch or on release day.
* Some locations plan **midnight events** and day‑one in‑store sales, which may be your best bet if online orders are gone.
  • Walmart
    • Included among the main Switch 2 retailers, with online orders plus in‑store stock at launch.
* Preorder windows have opened and sold out quickly, so you’re mostly waiting on **short, surprise restock windows**.
  • Target
    • Has carried preorders for both versions of the console, but current status shows them sold out with a planned online restock the day after release and in‑store units on release day.
  • GameStop
    • Online preorders have sold out in multiple waves.
* Some **in‑store preorders and launch day allocations** remain, with community advice to arrive **hours before opening** and talk to staff about how many units they’re getting.
  • Other warehouse / electronics stores
    • Sam’s Club, Costco, and some office/electronics chains like Staples are listed as having launch stock or brief preorder windows, though many SKUs are already sold out online.

2. Current stock situation (high level)

Preorders are live globally but are selling out in waves , so where you can still preorder depends heavily on your country.

  • US & Canada
    • Online preorders at major chains (Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, etc.) have largely sold out.
* Remaining chances:
  * My Nintendo Store invitations or limited reservations.

  * In‑store allocations at GameStop and big‑box retailers on launch day if you line up early.
  • UK & Europe
    • UK: Initial preorder waves reportedly sold out at some stores, but Nintendo UK and select chains (like Currys in‑person) are still mentioned as options.
* France, Spain, Italy: Many big online retailers sold through portions of their allocation, but Nintendo’s regional online stores and several local chains still show availability or rolling waves.
  • Japan
    • Demand has been intense; the Japanese Nintendo online system was reported as overloaded enough to disrupt access.
* Instead of simple preorders, **lottery systems** through My Nintendo Japan and other retailers are being used, with more lotteries scheduled around April 24, 2025 and beyond.

3. Practical strategy to actually secure one

Because “where to preorder Nintendo Switch 2” changes by the hour, the trick is to stack a few advantages.

  1. Create accounts and add payment details now
    • Set up and sign in to: My Nintendo Store, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop and any big local retailer you plan to use.
 * Save your address and card/PayPal so checkout is basically one click when a restock appears.
  1. Use official “how to buy” and retailer hubs
    • Check Nintendo’s official “How to Buy Nintendo Switch 2” page for your region; it centralizes info on reservations, bundles, and timing.
 * Many tech sites maintain **live inventory trackers** summarizing which big US retailers currently show stock, which can be faster than refreshing each store manually.
  1. Watch forum / deal alert threads
    • Dedicated preorder alert threads and buying guides on popular gaming forums and deal subs post when specific SKUs go live again.
 * These threads often share tips like which store just restocked, which color is still available, or whether in‑store lines are forming.
  1. Consider in‑store & lining up
    • Some guides recommend arriving at least two hours before opening at GameStop or other smaller retailers on preorder or launch days, especially if you already know the store’s unit allocation.
 * For Japan, large electronics stores like Yodobashi Camera or Nintendo’s flagship locations (e.g., Shibuya PARCO) are seen as strong options, often first‑come‑first‑served or lottery based.
  1. Be flexible on model / bundle
    • When stock is tight, sometimes only specific bundles, colors, or higher‑priced packages remain; being flexible increases your odds of landing a preorder rather than waiting for the perfect configuration.

4. “Quick Scoop” recap

  • Best first stop : Your region’s My Nintendo Store and its “How to Buy Switch 2” section for reservation details.
  • Next tier : Big retailers (Walmart, Target, Best Buy, GameStop, warehouse clubs) with rolling online restocks and in‑store launch allocations.
  • If everything looks sold out :
    • Watch live inventory guides and preorder alert threads.
    • Line up early at a store you know will get units.
    • Enter lotteries where required (especially in Japan).

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.