Nintendo Switch 2 Walmart Pre-Order Date and Time Confirmed

Summary

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start at Walmart on April 24 at 12am ET.
Target Switch 2 pre-orders are the same day and time.
Choose between a $449.99 standard bundle or a $499.99 Mario Kart World bundle.

Those looking to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 from Walmart will be able to do so starting Thursday, April 24 at 12am ET. Like any console launch, Nintendo Switch 2 units are expected to sell out fairly quickly after the system goes on sale June 5. Needless to say, anyone that wants to secure a Switch 2 at launch will definitely want to pre-order it ahead of time.

Initially, Switch 2 pre-orders were supposed to go live on April 9. Trump’s tariffs saw Nintendo push the Switch 2 pre-order date to April 24, and now various retailers have revealed their plans when it comes to Switch 2 pre-orders. Massive retailer Walmart has now revealed when its exactly when Nintendo fans can pre-order the highly-anticipated next-generation console.

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Switch 2 Walmart pre-orders will go live on Thursday, April 24 at 12am ET/11pm CT on April 23/9pm CT on April 23. This means that Walmart pre-orders are going live at the exact same time as Target pre-orders. It should be stressed that this Switch 2 pre-order time is strictly for Walmart’s website. It’s unclear if any pre-orders will be accepted in-store. In any case, those hoping to secure a Switch 2 pre-order from Walmart should be sure to mark their calendars accordingly, and it couldn’t hurt to set an alarm.

When Do Switch 2 Walmart Pre-Orders Go Live?

Thursday, April 24 at 12am ET

Honestly, the best strategy for pre-ordering a Nintendo Switch 2 would be a multi-prong approach. It wouldn’t hurt to have Walmart and Target Switch 2 pages open at the same time just in case one of the sites crashes. Of course, it’s entirely possible that both sites will crash, and many fans will miss out on pre-ordering a Switch 2 from them. Luckily, Walmart and Target aren’t the only retailers that offer Switch 2 pre-orders.

GameStop Switch 2 pre-orders are going live at 11am ET on April 24. For those planning on visiting their local GameStop in-person, GameStop Switch 2 pre-orders in-store will go live whenever said store opens that day. It wouldn’t hurt to call your local GameStop and see exactly when it plans on opening on April 24. It’s also worth pointing out that both GameStop and Best Buy are hosting midnight launches for the Switch 2, so fans can get their console right away on June 5.

Those that do decide to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 will have a couple of options to choose from. The standard bundle will retail for $449.99, but then there is the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle that costs $499.99 and ultimately saves fans $30 since MKW costs $79.99 on its own.