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Email notifications can be incredibly helpful, not just for jumping on fast-selling stock, but because they often include direct links to product pages. These links are invaluable when pre-order emails are sent out, as they save you precious time.
Typically, I keep a slew of retailer links handy, but without a product listing, it’s a guessing game. Retailers can be sly. Amazon frequently doesn’t load new products in search fields quickly enough, leading to wasted time in finding the Nintendo Switch 2 listing. However, an email alert generally navigates you straight there.
Best Buy offers a sign-up form for email notifications about pre-orders, ensuring you also receive information on ‘games and more.’ Unlike some, they guarantee you’re not opted into other Best Buy communications. Similarly, GameStop is sending out emails to inform you when the ‘Switch 2 is available’ on their site.
With potential pre-orders looming tomorrow, Amazon could either be your best ally or a source of frustration. They have the capacity to manage a massive distribution but have been tardy before. Last year’s 30th Anniversary PS5 stock wasn’t visible day one. Still, watch out for those surprise drops; they happen out of the blue.
If you have a Prime account, ordering from Amazon also offers advantages like speedy shipping once the device launches.
A pivotal tip for tonight’s preparations: log into your accounts beforehand. Past experiences tracking PS5 and Xbox Series X stock taught me that the speed at checkout is crucial. Many lost their consoles right before payment. Hence, ensure you’re logged in, with shipping and payment details saved across all possible retail sites to quicken the process.
An interesting insight from Insider Gaming: a ‘major retailer’ mentioned that initial stock for the April 9 pre-order might deplete quickly, challenging Nintendo’s approach against resellers. The brand has worked to ensure Nintendo Switch 2’s abundant supply, though past instances like the PS5 and Xbox Series X often sold out instantly.
This launch could mimic Sony’s approach last year when exclusives hit their PS Direct site first before wider availability.
Simply Games, a UK retailer, stirred buzz by listing a £499.99 RRP in a split-payment option for the Switch 2, challenging expectations of a £399.99 estimate. Tariffs continue impacting US pricing, making it hard to pin down a final USD rate.
The likes of Best Buy Canada, GameStop, and Game Informer leaks remain silent on pricing, potentially due to market uncertainty.
For those truly invested, the imminent rumors peg a US price around $399.99 (or £379.99 – £399.99 in the UK), consistent with previous rumors and doing justice to potential specifications without crossing the $400 mark.
GameStop trade-in offers recently surfaced; Mike Odyssey tweeted sightings of $175 for a Switch OLED in trade-in value and $125 for a standard console, hinting at a helpful discount for those upgrading to the Switch 2.
If you’re hesitant, consider if rushing to pre-order makes sense. The Switch 2 is backwards compatible with a significant game library. If current generation games satisfy and financial logic prevails, waiting might be wise, though don’t expect post-launch deals—Nintendo hardware retains its MSRP for years.
Nintendo suggests availability will be widespread, yet initial day-one sellout concerns persist. It’s best to secure that email confirmation early.
Reports hint at Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders opening with a collectible coin, fueling excitement among Nintendo fans for exclusive merchandise.
The rumor mill is active, yet here’s the current landscape. Best Buy Canada briefly announced (then deleted the statement) an April 2 pre-order date; subsequent leaks pointed to an April 9 launch. Insider Gaming details fears of supply not meeting April 9’s demand. Still, signs point towards an imminent action tomorrow.
Stay tuned for tips on securing Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders should stock surface. Anticipate varied retailer movements and prepare accordingly.
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