Nintendo is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, with limited pre-orders currently available through an invite system on the My Nintendo Store. As of now, pre-orders remain primarily accessible to those who were previously registered and fulfill specific priority criteria, such as having a paid Switch Online membership and a gameplay history of at least 50 hours.
Customers who received invites have a 72-hour window to finalize their purchase, but with stock selling out rapidly, many retailers, including Walmart and GameStop, have already run out of consoles since the initial pre-order launch on April 24. Even as excitement builds, potential buyers are encouraged to check local stores like Best Buy, Target, and GameStop on launch day in hopes of finding available units.
The Switch 2 will feature a larger 7.9-inch LCD display with 1080p support and a variable refresh rate up to 120Hz. Enhanced hardware includes detachable Joy-Con 2 controllers with added features like mouse controls and a built-in gyroscope. Additionally, the console will allow for 4K gaming when docked and boasts improved internal speakers.
Despite the challenges posed by ongoing tariff issues, Nintendo remains committed to maintaining the console’s price point while ramping up production in response to strong demand. The company has reported an astounding 2.2 million entries in its pre-order lottery in Japan alone, and it aims to sell 15 million consoles by March 2026.
With the rapid pace of technology and gaming culture, the Switch 2 is expected to redefine portable gaming and attract both long-time Nintendo fans and newcomers alike. The feature set and high performance suggest that the console will deliver an engaging gaming experience, embodying Nintendo’s innovative spirit into a new generation of gameplay.