PREORDER NOW: As of April 24, Nintendo Switch 2 is listed for preorder at Walmart for $449. It releases June 5 and comes with a larger HDR display, 4K dock, upgraded Joy-Cons, and 256GB of internal storage. This item is currently listed as “out of stock” but we expect more stock allocations throughout the day.
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Nintendo Switch 2
at Walmart
I’m not buying this for Mario Kart. I’ve played enough of that to last a lifetime. When Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June, I’m diving straight into Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom (again), but this time on hardware that can actually do them justice. I preordered the console at Walmart for $449, and I’m genuinely glad I did.
Given the current tariff mess and general chaos in the world of electronics pricing, I was bracing for a price hike. Instead, it landed at a reasonable $449. That’s surprisingly level-headed for what looks like a full generational refresh. Of course, that mercy doesn’t extend to the accessories, which are already priced like luxury goods. Need another set of Joy-Cons? Better hope you weren’t planning on groceries this week.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder retailer guide: Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart, and Amazon
Specs-wise, this thing’s a solid leap forward. The 7.9-inch screen supports HDR and up to 120 fps, which makes it feel less like a handheld and more like a mini gaming monitor. The dock now outputs 4K if your TV can handle it, and GameChat lets you voice and video chat while playing. I might not use it, but it’s there, and that’s new.
Specifications:
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Price: $449
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Retailer: Walmart
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Release Date: June 5
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Display: 7.9-inch HDR LCD, up to 120 fps
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Dock: 4K output when connected to a compatible TV
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Voice Chat/Video: GameChat built-in
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Storage: 256GB internal, expandable via microSD Express
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Controllers: Joy-Con 2 with magnetic attachment and mouse input
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Game Compatibility: Physical and digital Switch games
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Multiplayer: Same-system, local wireless, and online
Storage is 256GB by default, and it supports microSD Express if you want to expand. The updated Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically and add mouse control support. I’m not fully sure how that’ll play out in-game, but it’s an interesting shift.
So if you missed the Mario Kart bundle (or just weren’t interested) this preorder is a clean, modern alternative. In my opinion, this one’s built for the next wave of games, and it’s arriving right on time.
