My Nintendo Store Switch 2 pre-order update: keep an eye on your emails
Nintendo has sent out an update to those looking to pre-order a Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store
Update: Go straight to the next Nintendo Switch 2 restock in the US if you still need a console, and check out our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 review for our full analysis.
👀 Nintendo has emailed customers about My Nintendo Store Switch 2 pre-orders
🙏 If you’ve registered your interest, you’re still in the queue to purchase
📧 Invitations will continue to go out periodically until all eligible registrants receive an opportunity to purchase
🤷♂️ Nintendo can’t provide exact timing of when invitations will go out
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Nintendo has sent out an email to those looking to pre-order a Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store. And it’s a fairly positive update, all things considered.
The good news is that anyone who has registered their interest in purchasing a Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store are still in the queue to purchase, and invitations are continuing to go out periodically.
Nintendo will keep sending out invites until all eligible registrants have had an opportunity to purchase (as they become available). However, due to the high number of registrations, Nintendo can’t provide an exact date or timing on when you may receive an invitation. Keep an eye on your inbox, then.
You’ll also need to meet Nintendo’s pre-order requirements, which includes having an active Nintendo Switch Online account for 12 months, logging over 50 hours of playtime, and being signed up for marketing/data sharing.
Nintendo also shared what a Switch 2 pre-order invite will look like in your inbox to avoid any confusion and to prevent phishing emails from catching people out. The invitation will come from no-reply@noa.nintendo.com. Make sure to add this email to your safe sender list so it doesn’t end up in your inbox’s Junk, Spam, or Promotions folder.
The subject line will include “It’s your time to purchase”. Remember: you’ll have 72 hours to complete your purchase from when you receive the email, so don’t hang around!
The My Nintendo Store pre-order update will give many fresh hope that they’ll be able to secure the console before June 5. In the UK, the console is still available to pre-order, suggesting the stock shortage we saw with the PS5 and Xbox Series X won’t happen again. Nintendo has also said it’s confident it will meet pre-order demand and that stock will be available during the holidays.
Other retailers to watch for a Switch 2 pre-order
While the My Nintendo Store could still be a great option to get a Switch 2 pre-order, GameStop is another retailer that recently announced it will have more Switch 2 stock in-store and also online.
The new console will be available to pre-order in-store on June 4 at 3pm local time, just ahead of the June 5 midnight pick-up time (thanks, Jake Randall). You’ll also have a chance of purchasing the Switch 2 online on June 5 at 12am ET / June 4 at 9pm PT, according to GameStop. However, GameStop’s online store has been known to restock early.
Expect stock to be extremely limited as the fine print says “available while supplies last”. You’ll also have to contend with GameStop’s less than reliable website if you’re searching for a Switch 2 pre-order online. Still, it’s another opportunity to get the Nintendo Switch 2 if you haven’t already.
Best Buy is also one retailer to watch ahead of June 5. The retailer notified customers that "most stores" will have a limited inventory of systems, games and accessories for purchase during late-night store openings on Thursday, 6/5/25 at 12:01 am ET.
Customers who attend one of the participating Best Buy stores in person can pick up the console and a free Nintendo collectible (while stocks last). Unfortunately, you're likely to be stuck in a queue as others will be trying their luck on launch day, so check out our links to these US stores between now and June 5 to avoid standing in line.
Walmart: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
Target: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
GameStop: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
Best Buy: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
How to get a Switch 2 pre-order
Want a Switch 2 pre-order? You should stay tuned to our Substack chat and follow Matt Swider on X for instant pre-order alerts. The Shortcut’s growing community has become a valuable resource for others looking for a Switch 2, so join today to increase your chances of finding Nintendo’s next console.
Don’t believe us? The Shortcut has helped over 10,000 people in the US pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 and the best Switch 2 accessories over the past few weeks. We’re in the business of helping you find the hard-to-buy console – and any other tech you’re searching for. You can count on us.
Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.