GameStop to Offer Additional Stock for Switch 2 Launch

GameStop has announced that it will have additional stock of the highly anticipated Switch 2 console available both in-store and online when the console launches next month, according to a post on X.

Launch Events and Availability

In-store launch events are set to begin at 3 PM local time on June 4th, according to a company spokesperson. Customers can start picking up their preordered consoles on June 5th at 12 AM EST, which corresponds to June 4th at 9 PM PST.

For those opting to order online, availability will also commence on June 5th at 12 AM EST / June 4th at 9 PM PST, as confirmed by spokesperson Nicolle Robles in a statement to The Verge.

Preorder Details

GameStop opened its preorders for the Switch 2 on April 24th. Similar to other retailers, the online preorders started poorly were highly sought after. Within a few hours of opening, GameStop confirmed that online preorders had sold out. However, many customers, including The Verge’s Ash Parrish, reported having success preordering in-store.

Other Retailer Availability

Best Buy has also indicated that “most” of its stores will have extra Switch 2 consoles available for in-store purchase at launch. The Verge has reached out to Walmart and Target to inquire about their plans for launch day availability.

Invitation for Purchase

If you requested the opportunity to buy a console through Nintendo’s direct sales, be sure to check your email. Invitations for purchase began going out on May 8th, and many customers, including myself, received their invites on Wednesday.

Update on Online Orders

Update, May 16th: GameStop has confirmed the start time for online orders.