Amazon Is Finally Sending Out Invites to Buy The Nintendo Switch 2

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It took over a month, but Amazon's listings for the Nintendo Switch 2 have finally changed. The pages went up way later than most other retailers, a couple of weeks after the console released, but they didn't have buy buttons.

They still don't have direct "buy" buttons, but they do now have a "Request Invite". Not only that, but looking at IGN's own data, Amazon had started to send out invites to buy, so the console is actively available and easy to buy if you can secure that invite ASAP.

You can visit the listing and submit your request now.

Nintendo Switch 2 – Request an Invite at Amazon

It's unclear how long it will take for invitations to purchase Nintendo's new device to go out once you've submitted your request. It's also anyone's guess as to how many Switch 2 consoles Amazon will actually receive.

Amazon and Nintendo haven't had the smoothest relationship in recent years, with first-party Nintendo games not being available with Amazon as the seller.

It was only a few weeks ago (after the Switch 2 was already out) when first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games began appearing on Amazon again. And while some reports suggested the missing Nintendo listings were due to a spat over third-party sales, Nintendo denied this report.

The end of the standoff has also brought a fresh listing for the Switch 2 Pro Controller alongside Donkey Kong Bananza, which launches later this week on July 17.

In any case, lots of online shoppers seem to prefer to make their purchases at Amazon. And if this new "Request invite" button on the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle listing is an indication that the tensions are lowering, that's good news for consumers.

In other Switch 2 news, while we’ve seen 256GB that can double your Switch 2’s storage, there's a brand new 512GB option is in stock at $78 from Walmart, which is by far the best price we’ve found for a card of this size that you can buy right now.

We add that caveat, because Walmart does have an onn microSDXC Express Card which is slightly cheaper. It’s been out of stock for some time, too, making this SanDisk offering your best bet.

Amazon still has the microSD Express from Samsung with Mario branding, but it’ll set you back $59. For just under $20 more, you’re getting double the storage.

It also features the same 512GB SanDisk card, but is listed for $120 instead of $78 and has delayed delivery through to August or September. So that's a huge $42 off when buying via Walmart, and faster shipping to-boot.

Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky.

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