GameStop Stores Warn Nintendo Switch 2 Buyers Ahead of Pre-Orders

GameStop is providing advance notice for individuals eagerly anticipating the release of Nintendo Switch 2 regarding pre-orders. The allure of new gaming consoles can spark intense FOMO (fear of missing out). Given that avid gamers tend to be drawn to the latest consoles, it’s likely they will hop on the bandwagon of excitement. However, these devices are usually pricey and in short supply due to high demand. Companies struggle to meet the initial surge of requests since millions of people try to purchase them simultaneously. To make matters worse, there’s a significant scalper culture where individuals buy up early stock and resell it at an inflated price to capitalize on consumer demand.

There’s been quite a bit of worry about how straightforward it will be to reserve a Nintendo Switch 2. Some complications have already arisen, with pre-orders being postponed in the U.S. due to tariffs. But if there aren’t any significant changes in global policies before June, securing a Nintendo Switch 2 shouldn’t be excessively difficult. Several major retailers will be accepting pre-orders for the console within the U.S., though Amazon customers may need to look elsewhere as Nintendo and Amazon have had disagreements.

GameStop Stores Reveal How Many Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders They Will Have

GameStop will be handing out Nintendo Switch 2 preorders at their stores from tomorrow (April 24). It seems they anticipate a larger number of Mario bundle sales compared to regular units.

— Wario64 (@Wario64) April 23, 2025

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m excited about the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2. Instead of joining the masses trying to snag one online at midnight, I’ve decided to head down to my local GameStop. The advantage here is that they’ve started putting up notices indicating the number of units each store will be receiving for pre-orders. A tweet from Wario64 hints at one store getting 83 Nintendo Switch 2 units for pre-order, with 54 being the bundle featuring Mario Kart World – arguably the best deal. This is a significant number compared to what stores received for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 pre-orders back in 2020, which were typically 10 or less per store due to COVID and supply chain issues. So, if you’re looking to secure one of these hot-ticket items, heading to GameStop might be your best bet!

The distribution of Nintendo Switch 2 units among different retailers may differ, but it appears that getting one could be more feasible compared to the release of Xbox Series X and PS5. Starting tomorrow, April 24th, GameStop will offer in-store pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 at midnight when it launches in June, with online pre-orders starting at 11AM ET. This suggests that if players are unable to secure one tonight as stores like Best Buy and Target begin taking pre-orders, they may still have options available to them.

According to Nintendo, they’ve experienced a higher-than-expected demand for pre-orders of the Nintendo Switch 2. This suggests that not all customers will be able to secure one on its release day. Regardless, let’s hope that Nintendo can maintain a steady supply throughout the remainder of the year and during the holiday season. The Nintendo Switch 2 is undoubtedly the most significant gaming hardware launch in 2021.

Are you going to try and get a Nintendo Switch 2? Let me know in the comments.

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2025-04-24 02:42