TL;DR: The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5. If you missed out on preorders, you can try your luck in-store at retailers including Best Buy, Target, Staples, GameStop, Costco, Sam’s Club, and Walmart.
The lead-up to the Nintendo Switch 2 release has been turbulent. Initial preorder delays stemmed from significant tariffs, followed by a surge in demand that overwhelmed retailer websites. Even those who secured a preorder may find it canceled due to overselling. If you’re determined to snag a Nintendo Switch 2, visiting local retailers may be your best bet.
Here’s where you can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 in person on launch day (June 5). Arriving early is advised.
Best Buy
Opening time: 12:01 a.m. ET
Most Best Buy locations will have limited stock for in-person purchases, starting at midnight ET on June 5. The stores will also offer a collectible coin giveaway. Check if your local store is participating in this late-night launch.
Target
Opening time: 8:00 a.m. local time
Target stores will open at their usual time, around 8 a.m. on June 5. Customers can begin lining up in designated areas near the entrance. Limited reservation tickets will be distributed to the first customers in line, allowing them to buy one console or bundle upon store opening.
Staples
Opening time: 8:00 a.m. local time
Some Staples stores will offer the Nintendo Switch 2 along with a select game bundle on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 5. There’s a limit of one console per customer.
GameStop
Opening time: 3:00 p.m. local time (June 4)
Join the midnight launch party at your local GameStop starting at 3 p.m. local time on June 4. Some stores will offer a complimentary Red Bull beverage for Pro members.
Sam’s Club
Opening time: 10:00 a.m. local time
Sam’s Club will have limited Mario Kart World Bundles available on June 5. Membership is required for purchase, and stock will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Costco
Opening time: 10:00 a.m. local time
Costco will also offer the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle with a 12-month Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership on June 5, exclusively for members and while supplies last.
Walmart
Opening time: 12:00 a.m. ET for Supercenters in Pacific, Mountain, Hawaii, and Alaska; 6:00 a.m. ET for Central and Eastern regions
Walmart will have the Switch 2 available for purchase at midnight ET in certain regions, with a 6:00 a.m. opening in Central and Eastern locations. Stocks will be limited and vary by location.
Regardless of your choice, reach out to the retailer beforehand to confirm stock availability and lining-up guidelines. Arriving early will enhance your chances of securing a console, reminiscent of the classic concert ticket lines. Stocks are extremely limited, so be prepared to explore multiple retail locations if needed.
