Nintendo Switch 2 is now available globally—here's where to buy and how much it costs
Getting one might be hard, but here are a few retailers that still have it in stock.
After months of tariff drama, staggered pre-orders, and forum-fueled panic, Nintendo’s next-gen console, the Switch 2, is officially on sale around the world. If you were expecting a smooth rollout, think again—this launch is more reminder than celebration of just how chaotic global hardware drops still are.
In the U.S., Nintendo pulled off a last-minute logistics play by shipping over a million Switch 2 units from Vietnam before Trump’s 46% tariffs kicked in. That move helped keep the base price at $449 and bundles with Mario Kart World at $499.
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But even with that head start, it didn’t stop the PS5-style scramble from happening. Walmart and GameStop both kicked off midnight sales, and stock disappeared almost instantly.
Best Buy, at least, limited purchases to in-store pickups, so there’s still a chance to grab a Switch 2 locally in the U.S. However, Target’s online restock isn’t expected until Friday, June 6. Costco and BJ’s are also offering bundles, but only for members. And Amazon still hasn’t listed the console at all.
Nintendo’s own store is handling things differently, prioritizing long-time players through a gated invite system. If you’ve logged over 50 hours of gameplay, held a Switch Online membership for at least a year, and agreed to share your data, you might get access to buy one eventually.
Outside the U.S., the picture varies. In Japan, the console is going for ¥49,980 (around $350). In the U.K., it’s £395 (~$535) at major retailers like Argos and Currys, where supply seems stable for now. Meanwhile, in India and Nigeria, the Switch 2 hasn’t officially launched, and even major retailers like Flipkart and Jumia haven’t listed it yet.
For those lucky enough to score one, the upgrades are clear: a larger 8-inch display, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers, a custom Nvidia chip (Ampere-based), and GameChat support for real-time voice. Paired with launch titles like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Cyberpunk 2077, and Street Fighter 6, it’s pretty clear that Nintendo is pushing for relevance across platforms.
The question now, though, isn’t whether the Switch 2 is good. It’s whether you can actually get your hands on one, before the resellers do.
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