Nintendo Switch 2 restock: GameStop bundle sells out ahead of Walmart drop
A Switch 2 bundle went live at GameStop, as Walmart's next big restock approaches
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 set to take place at Walmart on June 25
🔜 GameStop went live with a Switch 2 bundle on Sunday
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Update 06/23/25: A Best Buy Nintendo Switch 2 restock is happening today! Join our Substack Chat or follow Matt Swider on X for instant alerts.
Original story: The latest Nintendo Switch 2 restock update took place over the weekend, with GameStop quietly going live with a bundle that contained practically everything you’d need on day one.
The Switch 2 bundle included the console with Mario Kart World, a 256GB Samsung microSD Express card, a Joy-Con Charging Grip, and two official Switch 2 racing wheels from Nintendo.
As usual, The Shortcut Chat was first to know, with many securing the console thanks to our well-timed alerts. Even though it took place on a Sunday, that didn’t stop us from informing subscribers that a Switch 2 restock was available.
Unsurprisingly, the GameStop Switch 2 bundle sold out pretty quickly, despite its $624 price tag. However, we’re continuing to help people buy the Switch 2, with over 12,000 people snagging the console thanks to our alerts and links.
The console remains in high demand after its record-breaking launch, which is why all eyes are on Walmart’s Switch 2 restock next. There are still millions of gamers who want to buy a Switch 2. And as our in-depth Nintendo Switch 2 review makes clear, it’s easy to see why. This is the best console Nintendo has ever made, and a massive improvement over its predecessor in every meaningful way.
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: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
As we predicted last week, we soon got confirmation that Walmart would be the next retailer to go live with more Switch 2 stock. The Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 restock takes place on Wednesday, June 25 at 9pm ET/6pm PT, so make sure you subscribe to The Shortcut to get a link straight to the relevant page, and an alert in case you forget.
It’s important to note that Walmart’s Switch 2 restock is exclusive to Walmart+ members, who will get “early access” for an hour. While that might disappoint some, it should stop bots and resellers in their tracks. You also have plenty of time to sign up to Walmart+ so you don’t miss out. It’s likely the console will be out of stock after the early access period is over, so just be warned.
Both the Walmart Switch 2 and Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle will be in stock online on Wednesday, June 25 at 9pm ET/6pm PT, and, according to our restock analysis, we believe this will be the biggest Switch 2 restock since Walmart sold the console on since June 6.
Remember: our pro tip is to go for the Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle if you can. Not only do you save $30 on one of the best Switch 2 games, but Nintendo is priortizing the bundle over the standalone console. It means there will be more stock of the $499 bundle as opposed to the $449 standalone console.
You need Walmart+ to get a Switch 2
Again, it’s worth repeating that you need to be a Walmart+ member ahead of the June 25 Switch 2 restock to give yourself the best chance of getting one. A Walmart+ membership will be required during the first hour of the June 25 restock, and it must be a paid membership. This means the Walmart+ free trial won’t work if you want to buy a Switch 2, and you’ll have to skip over the 30-day free trial window for the subscription.
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We’re tracking other Switch 2 restocks
Of course, we’ll be keeping an eye on other retailers for any possible Switch 2 restocks in the meantime, and after Walmart’s latest inventory goes live. Just like we alerted people to GameStop’s weekend restock, we’re also watching retailers like Target, Best Buy and even Amazon closely.
Every time the Switch 2 has been in stock, The Shortcut sends out a timely restock alert in our Substack Chat, which monitors inventory 24/7. It’s the best way to get in-stock notifications, with a growing community that’s dedicated to helping others find the console, even after they’ve bought one themselves.
Why you can trust The Shortcut for Switch 2 restocks
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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.