A trusted restock tracker believes the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date will be next week. According to Matt Swider from The Shortcut, pre-orders are expected to start at 10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, with retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target taking pre-orders.
Swider’s prediction is based on the fact that Nintendo will be holding a presentation for the Switch 2 console next week, and he believes that pre-orders will begin exactly one hour after the presentation. This strategy mirrors what happened when the current Nintendo Switch was released more than eight years ago.
The predicted price of the Nintendo Switch 2 is $399, which is $50 more than the Nintendo Switch OLED and $100 more than the first-generation Switch at launch. However, some tipsters have also suggested a price tag of $399.
Nintendo seems to be preparing for potential stock issues with the Switch 2, having made preparations to counter scalpers and ensuring smooth sales. In an interview, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned that they are taking measures based on their previous experience with similar consoles.
As anticipation builds, registering your interest in the console at retailers like GameStop and Best Buy can help secure a spot in line for pre-orders. Tom’s Guide will be tracking Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders through launch and beyond to provide updates and guidance for gamers.
Source: https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/nintendo-switch-2-pre-order-date-just-tipped-heres-when-you-might-be-able-to-buy