How to Preorder the New Nintendo Switch 2 Gaming Console Online

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After a brief postponement, Nintendo announced a new preorder release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 — the newest gaming console from Nintendo since in eight years.

Available for preorder starting on Thursday, April 24, at Walmart, the Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $449. However, if you’d like to with the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World game (priced at $79) bundle, then it starts at $499 from the retailer. The console drops on Thursday, June 5.

And since you can shop the Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart, you’ll get the gaming console shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member with delivery by 9 a.m. local time on launch day. Just pre-order before 8 a.m. local time on Wednesday, June 4. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping.

If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck: You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts’ streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and much more.

In addition, Walmart+ comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of talk radio and music — including popular channels such as “The Coffee House” for stripped-down songs from Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers and others. Learn more about what Walmart+ can offer you here.

Aside from Walmart, the new gaming console is also ready for preorder on Target and Amazon. Scroll down and preorder the Nintendo Switch 2:

Armed with a vivid and brilliant 7.9-inch LCD display with HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, the Nintendo Switch 2 has a larger display and higher video resolution at 1080p Full HD with a smoother frame rates up to 120Hz compared to the Nintendo Switch 1. However, when docked to a 4K TV, the gaming console supports up to 4K Ultra HD resolutions.

Meanwhile, the console also has new magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers are more secure with larger triggers and action buttons with mouse-like controls, while its built-in speakers feature crisper and more detailed audio for music and in-game sounds. There’s even noise-canceling settings with a new microphone system for easier and clearer voice chat with friends and family online. Learn more about the Nintendo Switch 2 here.

Starting at $449, the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming console is available for preorder starting on Thursday, April 24, on Walmart, Target and Amazon. The Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundle starts at $499 for release on Thursday, June 5.

Learn more about Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World and accessories here. In the meantime, watch the overview trailer below:

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