Nintendo Switch 2 restock: how to get alerts when the console is in stock
It's become harder to find Nintendo Switch 2 in stock, but The Shortcut sends restock alerts the moment the console is available to purchase in the US
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.
🎮 The Shortcut has sent exclusive Nintendo Switch restock alerts to subscribers
🌟 The last big online restock: Walmart’s Switch 2 and Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle
🛍️ More than 12,000 Switch 2 orders in the US were placed using our link alerts
💬 Priority Alerts: The Shortcut subscribers can enter our Substack Chat for 1:1 help and get alerts about the specific restock time
🔔 Turn on notifications for Matt Swider on X to get additional alerts
It’s somehow become harder to find a Nintendo Switch 2 in stock during the last two weeks in the US than it was on launch day, as restocks have dried up except for rare instances from Walmart, Target, and Best Buy online. The console sells out in minutes, so you’ll need restock alerts to stay on top of when it’s available.
Want a leg up? The Shortcut subscribers got a notification when the Walmart Switch 2 and Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle were in stock in the US, and when there was a surprise Best Buy restock last week. We’re ready to do it again in our exclusive Substack Chat.
More than 12,000 Switch 2 consoles sold
The Shortcut has become the authority on tracking Nintendo Switch 2 restocks among tech publications, and our Switch 2 review proves why people want this console. It’s a lot of fun.
Over 12,000 Switch 2 pre-orders were placed through The Shortcut’s links, from the pre-order period to the post-launch orders. That’s because we’re on top of alerts in our 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: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
Sam’s Club: Switch 2 console / Mario Kart World bundle
We’re eyeing a major Walmart Switch 2 restock next, as the retailer hasn’t had the console in stock for almost three weeks (as of this upcoming Friday). That means inventory is building, and we’ll see a major restock in the US either this week or next.
Update: The Shortcut is trying to confirm a rumor that the next Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 is on Friday, June 27, 2025. That would be exactly three weeks since the last major restock from Walmart, which corresponds to their PS5 restock timing when we tracked Sony’s console.
How to get more Switch 2 restock alerts
Get our instant alerts: Your best chance to find a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order is to follow Matt Swider on X – and turn on notifications. It’ll look like:
Pay attention to Switch 2 restocks in the US
The best way to find the Nintendo Switch online in June has been to stay alert with in-stock notifications, as restocks can happen at any time. Walmart restocked the Switch 2 on June 6, while both Best Buy and Target had the Switch 2 in stock at random times last week. GameStop has stuck to in-store restocks that are harder to predict on a local level.
Every time Switch 2 has been in stock, The Shortcut sent our speedy restock alerts 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.
Tip: If the Switch 2 is in stock, buy the bundle
For several reasons, The Shortcut recommends buying the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle before the standalone console.
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 simply making more of the bundle in the US, and sometimes American retailers only have the console bundle in stock.
The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle is a fantastic deal at $30 off the game. It’s just an extra $50 when bought with the console. The standalone game costs $80.
Thousands got a Switch 2 from Walmart on June 6
The Shortcut, the #1 consumer tech Substack, has been accurate with Nintendo Switch 2 restock information thanks to deep Walmart sources. We announced the June 6 restock at Walmart more than five hours before it happened online.
Thousands of gamers were able to get a console because of our reliable notifications. We may be a newer tech publication, but we specialize in helping US consumers find the tech products they want at the best prices.
The early notifications, thanks to our sources, helped people prepare for the Switch 2 restock five hours before it happened. No other tech publication in the US has been able to match The Shortcut’s accuracy and speed. 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 restock.
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Matt Swider is the Editor-in-Chief of The Shortcut, the #1 consumer tech publication on Substack. Matt, a trusted technology expert with over 25 years of journalism experience and the former US Editor-in-Chief of TechRadar, can be found on social media through X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.