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How to place an in-store preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2 console and a bundle from GameStop: A guide for first-time preordering

Most major retailers launched their Nintendo Switch 2 preorders at 12AM ET on April 24th and sold out quickly — but thankfully, GameStop is doing things a bit differently. The company says it’s kicking off in-store preorders when the “doors open” today, with online preorders going live at 11AM ET. In this guide, we will walk you through how to place a preorder for the Nintendo Switch 2 console and a bundle from GameStop, with all of the information you need to be one of the first to get the game.

Right now, the only confirmed retailers for the Nintendo Switch 2 are Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target. We anticipate Amazon — and Newegg / Sam’s Club? — opening preorders at some point, but based on previous console launches, the rollout at Amazon is likely to be sporadic and unpredictable. Either way, we’ll update this post accordingly if Amazon and other retailers begin offering preorders.

If you’ve been eyeing the new Mario Kart game, you’ll probably want Nintendo’s limited release Switch 2 bundle. Pre-ordering the Mario Kart World bundle will begin at 11AM today, April 24, at the same time as the standard console, but with in-store availability starting today. The bundle will give you a digital copy of Mario Kart World for $79.99, which is only available while supplies last, and it will save you $30. In addition to Mario Kart World and a Switch 2, the bundle includes all the accessories that come with the standard configuration, such as Joy-Con 2 controllers, a dock, and the required HDMI cable.

Best Buy is no longer accepting online preorders for the standalone console or the Mario Kart World bundle, but it will begin accepting in-store preorders at the “start of regular store hours” on April 24th. What’s more, if you do manage to reserve a console through Best Buy, the retailer has announced that most stores in the US will open at 12AM ET, 11PM CT, 10PM MT, and 9PM PT on June 5th for preorder pickup.

Keep at it (for a time): Just because a product is listed as “sold out” on a landing page doesn’t necessarily mean’s it’s completely out of stock. As long as you are not in an active queue, it is still a good idea to refresh the page and double-check the mobile app for any updated availability.

GameStop: Up to 75 off a Switch 2 when you trade in an OLED or a Regular Switch, with My Best Buy Plus and Total Memberships

If you’re looking to bring the cost down, GameStop is offering up to $175 off a Switch 2 when you trade in a Switch OLED, or up to $125 off when you trade in a regular Switch. You’ll need your console, the dock, the Joy-Con controllers, an HDMI cable, and a power cord in both instances. The exact valuation of your console will be determined by the condition of your console and whether your Joy-Con are experiencing stick drift.

If you are a My Best Buy Plus or Total member, you can get $20 for every $150 you spend on Nintendo games and gear, if you purchase all of the Switch and Switch 2 hardware. It costs at least $49.99 a year to receive that privilege, and there are a number of exclusive perks, including limited-time discounts and free two-day shipping.

The standalone Switch 2 comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, which magnetically attach to the console, and feature a new “C-button” — a shortcut to Nintendo’s new in-game chat feature, GameChat. Inside the box, you’ll also find a redesigned dock, a basic Joy-Con grip, Joy-Con wrist straps, an AC adapter, a USB-C charging capable, and an HDMI cable.

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