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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Sell Out as New Invitation Round Set for May 8

After a brief delay due to tariff concerns, pre-orders for the highly anticipated console launched April 24 and were quickly depleted at major U.S. retailers.

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Overview

  • Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live on April 24 but sold out within minutes at retailers like Walmart, Target, and GameStop.
  • The initial pre-order delay was caused by looming Trump-era tariffs, but a 90-day pause allowed Nintendo to proceed without raising the console's $449.99 price.
  • Nintendo’s My Nintendo Store will issue invitations for a second pre-order round on May 8, requiring 12 months of Switch Online membership and 50 hours of gameplay for eligibility.
  • Retailers such as Amazon and Newegg have yet to open pre-orders, leaving potential for additional stock drops in the coming days.
  • The Switch 2 is set for a global launch on June 5, with high demand highlighting ongoing supply chain pressures in the gaming hardware market.