Key Takeaways
1. Many people are struggling to secure preorders for the Switch 2 due to website issues and long queues.
2. Refreshing the webpage can help as some users have successfully placed orders after doing so.
3. Walmart still has preorders available for specific bundles, while Amazon currently does not.
4. GameStop is offering in-store and online preorders starting at 11 P.M. EST, including a Mario Kart bundle.
5. The preorder experience across retailers is chaotic and frustrating, similar to past console launches.
Folks who are trying to get the Switch 2 online (like me) are having a real tough and chaotic time. For anyone out there trying to snag their Switch preorders right now, I totally get your frustration. The long website queues, the constant “we’re having issues” messages, it’s all been a really painful experience. If you’re one of those who attempted to buy from Best Buy, you know the struggle of not even being able to place an order, and it’s only recently been mentioned in the Nintendo Switch 2 reddit chat and this article. Once you finally make it to checkout, Target seemed to be working perfectly at first, while Walmart had people waiting in queues for minutes, with some stuck for over an hour.
Confusing Situations
This whole thing can be quite confusing, which is a common theme during these midnight console preorders. If all the websites show out of stock, you might think you’re out of luck, but I’d suggest refreshing the page; some users have said that the button reappeared, and they were able to finalize their orders. As I write this, Walmart still has preorders available for the specific bundle, and some individuals in livestreams are mentioning they grabbed theirs just moments after this article was published. Currently, there are no preorders available on Amazon.
GameStop’s Offering
If you feel like you’re struck out with these three retailers, GameStop is offering in-store and online preorders, giving you a chance to grab a Switch 2 before others. However, expect it to be a similar scenario like the first three retailers. The preorder will start at 11 P.M. EST and will include both the bundle with Mario Kart World and the console itself available for preorder.
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