Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start on the same day as the Switch 2 Direct, April 2, according to an official blog post recently released by Best Buy Canada.
The blog post is a comprehensive guide on how to pre-order the Switch 2, and states: “Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada.”
It’s yet to be confirmed if it’s just Best Buy Canada commencing pre-orders on April 2, or whether other major retailers will follow suit.
Best Buy’s Switch 2 page for the U.S. is yet to have any mention of a pre-order start date, but it does allow users to sign up to be notified of news on pre-orders.
Switch 2 was revealed near the start of the year, with a short trailer from Nintendo confirming the new hardware alongside a brand new Mario Kart game, and closed with confirmation of a Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2.
Nintendo has also recently announced a Nintendo Direct focused on the Nintendo Switch. The direct is set for 7 am PT today, March 27, and will feature around 30 minutes of upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch.
There was also a familiar reminder from Nintendo that there will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during the March 27 presentation. Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct is currently set for 6 am PT on April 2.
Nintendo is also hosting various fan events in the days following the Direct next week. North American locations will include New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11 to 13, Dallas from April 25 to 27, and Toronto from April 25 to 27.
European locations include Paris from April 4 to 6, London from April 11 to 13, Milan from April 25 to 27, Berlin from April 25 to 27, Madrid from May 9 to May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9 to 11. Nintendo is also visiting Melbourne from May 10 to 11, Tokyo from April 26 to 27, and Seoul from May 31 to June 1.
Switch 2 Preorders: How to Buy
Here are some additional tips from IGN’s Deals team, who are actively tracking Switch 2 pre-order news 24/7, to help ensure you can secure your pre-order ASAP.
Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media platforms like Bluesky. We’ll keep you updated on preorders for the console, games, accessories, and more.Keep an eye on major retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy.Email notifications from retailers like Best Buy can be slow to send out, so consider exploring alternative notifications from outlets like IGN during the Nintendo Direct on April 2.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.
