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Record Demand for Nintendo Switch2 Prompts Walmart Restock

Walmart plans an online restock on June 25 with early access for members, reflecting ongoing shortages of the fastest-selling Nintendo console.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is photographed in Martinez, California, on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group/TNS)

Overview

  • The Switch2 sold 3.5 million units worldwide within its first four days, making it Nintendo’s fastest-selling console ever.
  • Major retailers have struggled to keep the hybrid device in stock, with Walmart+ members gaining one-hour early access to the next drop.
  • The portable system features a custom Nvidia processor, 12 GB of RAM and a 7.9-inch LCD supporting 1080p resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
  • It carries a $449.99 base price, or $499.99 for a bundle that includes Mario Kart World, prompting discussions over rising hardware and game costs.
  • Nintendo’s share price has risen 39 percent this year, and analysts now expect Switch2 sales to exceed the company’s 15 million‐unit forecast by March 2026.