Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order plans revealed for New York and San Francisco stores
Here's how to get a Switch 2 from the New York and San Francisco Nintendo stores
Update: See our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 review, which is live after a week of thoroughly testing the new console. Check out our full Switch 2 news stories, too.
👀 Nintendo has revealed Switch 2 launch plans for its New York and San Francisco stores, with in-person events starting June 4
📆 The New York event begins at 3pm ET, and the San Francisco event starts at 1pm PT, followed by a "Nintendo Switch 2 Shopping Session" at 9pm PT/12am ET
🚨 Attendees will need a Warp Pipe Pass to participate, with more details to be shared soon
🎄 GameStop and Best Buy will also have limited in-store stock, and Nintendo assures more stock will be available during the holiday season
Nintendo has shared its Switch 2 pre-order plans for those hoping to snag the console from Nintendo's New York or San Francisco stores.
If you're planning to purchase the Switch 2 from the Nintendo New York store or the brand-new San Francisco store that opened on May 15, you'll need to be there on June 4. And unsurprisingly, it's a "first come, first served" arrangement.
The event begins at 3pm ET for the New York store and 1pm PT for the San Francisco store. After a celebration to mark the Switch 2's impending launch, attendees will be granted a "separate Nintendo Switch 2 Shopping Session", which takes place at 9pm PT/12am ET.
However, you'll need a Warp Pipe Pass to attend the Nintendo Switch 2 Shopping Session, and Nintendo has promised to share more details "soon".
Update: You can register for the midnight Shopping Session. Note: "All Nintendo Switch 2 products will be limited to one per customer. This includes one Nintendo Switch 2 system or Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, one of each game, one of each accessory and one of each amiibo, all while supplies last."
Warp Pipe Registrations begin Friday May 23, 9am PT for the San Francisco store and Friday May 23, 12pm ET for the New York store. Only 2,500 people will be selected from each draw, and the shopping days will cover June 5 to June 9, which means you might be in line to get a Switch 2 after launch.
Switch 2 pre-order links
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
Sam’s Club: Unknown time Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
One YouTuber named ChickenDog already started queueing at the New York Nintendo Store last month, so don't expect to be the first in line when the doors do open.
Nintendo's plans follow similar announcements from GameStop and Best Buy. Both stores will have limited Switch 2 stock in-store for those who are willing to try their luck queueing.
Nintendo recently sent an email to My Nintendo Store Switch 2 pre-order hopefuls that promised email invitations to buy are still being sent out. If you registered your interest and meet the requirements, keep an eye on your inbox.
We're continuing to diligently track Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the run up to launch, but if you don't manage to get one, Nintendo of America's president Doug Bowser said the company is confident it can meet demand with stock available during the holiday season.
Nintendo's legendary designer Shigeru Miyamoto has shared why he's excited about the Switch 2, and Nintendo also shared why the Nintendo Switch 2 was a 'ray of hope' for Mario Kart World.
If you haven’t been to the Nintendo’s new store yet, we toured the Nintendo San Francisco store to see what was inside. Check out the 33 photos we took to see for yourself.
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.