It’s official—the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order scene in the US is a mess, with massive demand causing website problems and stock shortages. Pre-orders started on April 24, 2025, at big US stores like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop, after a delay from April 9 because of tariff issues.
Lots of people, including well-known celebrities like Geoff Keighley, have had trouble with store websites. For instance, Target’s site has been called “brutal,” with problems like items vanishing from carts or payments not going through. Best Buy and others are using virtual queues, which take time but are getting some orders through.
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Stock is running out fast, especially the $499.99 Mario Kart World bundle, which is likely the top pick. Some GameStop stores have said they have limited in-store stock (like 44 Mario Kart bundles and 20 standalone consoles at one shop). Online stock is also coming in bursts, so “sold out” messages might not mean it’s gone for good.
Here’s a tip: stock comes in waves, so keep refreshing store pages even if they say “sold out.” Try using different devices or browsers to boost your chances. If you have a qualifying Nintendo account, sign up for the My Nintendo Store pre-order invite. It’s slower but a safer option if store stock runs out. Feeling lucky? Here are the Best Buy, Walmart, and Gamestop pre-order pages.
