The wait is almost over! My Nintendo Store has announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 system, exclusively for eligible Nintendo Account holders in the U.S. and Canada.
To register your interest, simply sign in to your Nintendo Account and select “Register my interest” on the My Nintendo Store website. You’ll be notified via email when it’s your turn to shop, with invitations sent out starting May 8, 2025.
Eligible registrants will receive priority access to purchase the system, including accessories, during their designated 72-hour window. To qualify, you must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership for at least 12 months and have at least 50 total gameplay hours as of April 2, 2025.
My Nintendo Store accepts Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay as payment methods, but not Nintendo eShop gift cards. Orders will be shipped to the U.S. and Canada, with shipping available to P.O. Boxes in both countries.
To ensure a smooth purchasing experience, make sure your email address is up-to-date and add the “[email protected]” sender address to your safe sender list. You’ll also need to have the appropriate payment method available to complete your purchase within the 72-hour window.
A variety of accessories will be available for purchase alongside your system, with limit one per eligible Nintendo Account during the invitation period. Register now and get ready to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity!
Source: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy