Nintendo Switch 2 restock: all eyes are on Walmart for the next big drop
It's been more than two weeks since the Switch 2 went on sale. Here's how to find the next restock
Update: Go here to read about this week’s Nintendo Switch 2 restock in the US if you want to find the console in stock, and read our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 review.
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🌟 The next big restock is expected to take place at Walmart
🔜 More Switch 2 consoles are expected at the US retailer soon
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Update: Sure enough, the next Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 restock is on June 25 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT for Walmart+ members. Our alerts will have links for the console that point directly to the restock.
Original story…
The Nintendo Switch 2 remains tricky to find in stock in the US, as demand continues to remain high for the long-awaited successor to the Switch. We’ve helped over 12,000 people bag Nintendo’s new console, an impressive feat considering stock sells out extremely fast.
With a record-breaking launch behind it, there are still millions of gamers who want to buy a Switch 2. And as our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 review points out, it’s easy to see why. This is probably the best console Nintendo has ever made, and things are only set to get better as more new games arrive.
But where will the next Nintendo Switch 2 restock take place? Well, Walmart seems like the next retailer to keep a close eye on. Of course, The Shortcut subscribers will receive a notification when the Walmart Switch 2 and Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle reappear. If you want to be first to know when a restock hits, join our exclusive Substack Chat.
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: (next week) Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
Sam’s Club: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
We believe a Walmart Switch 2 restock is on the cards as the retailer hasn’t had the console in stock for almost three weeks (as of today, Friday, June 20). That means inventory has had a chance to build, and we should see another major restock in the US either this week or next.
As spotted by
in the The Shortcut Chat, Walmart has even changed some of its listings to show the pricing in green. Usually when an item is sold out, the picture is greyed out and “Out of stock” is shown.
In some parts of the US, Switch 2 has been easier to find in stock compared to the years-long PS5 restock crisis we saw in 2020 and 2021. However, you’ll need a bit of luck as stores are receiving units in drips and drabs and it’s very much location dependent.
How to get more Switch 2 restock alerts
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Finding a Nintendo Switch 2 restock in the US
The best way to find the Nintendo Switch 2 online in June is to get our in-stock notifications, as restocks can happen at any moment and sell out fast. Walmart restocked the Switch 2 last week, while both Best Buy and Target had the Switch 2 in stock this week at random times.
Every time the Switch 2 has been in stock, The Shortcut sent out a timely restock alert in our Substack Chat, which monitors inventory 24/7. It’s become the fastest way to get in-stock notifications, with a community that is dedicated to watching when the console is in stock. It’s far easier to find a Switch 2 restock when so many people are keeping tabs on retailers and sharing what they find.
When a Switch 2 restock does happen, it’s best to buy the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle if you can, even though that version of the console is in high demand. According to The Shortcut’s exclusive Switch 2 sales data, the console bundle outsold the standalone Switch 2 console 7:1 at pre-order. Nintendo is also prioritizing the Mario Kart World bundle, so there’s far more of it in stock than the standalone system.
We’ll help you find a Switch 2 in stock
The Shortcut has become an authority on Nintendo Switch 2 restock information. That was evident when we helped thousands of gamers get Nintendo’s new console because of our reliable notifications. The Shortcut is the #1 consumer technology publication on Substack and specializes in helping US consumers find the tech products they want at the best prices. We know there are still thousands of people looking for a Nintendo Switch 2 restock every day, so sign up to our alerts so you can save yourself trawling through every website, but be in the know as soon as a restock appears.
Thanks to our sources and early notifications, no other tech publication in the US has been able to match The Shortcut’s accuracy or ability to send consumers timely alerts. So, if you want a Switch 2, hop into the Chat and turn on notifications on X to get the best information about the next Nintendo Switch 2 restock.
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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.