Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Begin April 2 at Best Buy

According to a recent official blog post by Best Buy Canada, pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will kick off on April 2, coinciding with the Switch 2 Direct event. The blog post serves as a comprehensive guide for those eager to secure their pre-order, explicitly stating, "Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada." While it's unclear if other major retailers will also begin pre-orders on the same date, Best Buy's U.S. Switch 2 page currently does not mention a pre-order start date but allows users to sign up for notifications about pre-order news.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled at the beginning of the year, accompanied by a brief trailer that not only confirmed the new hardware but also teased a brand new Mario Kart game. The trailer concluded with the announcement of a Switch 2 Direct scheduled for April 2.

In addition to the Switch 2 news, Nintendo recently hosted a Nintendo Direct on March 27 at 10am EST, showcasing over 30 minutes of upcoming titles for the current Nintendo Switch. During the event, they also announced the "Nintendo Today" app for smartphones, which will provide direct updates on Switch 2 news following the next Nintendo Direct.

Following the Direct, Nintendo will host a series of fan events across various locations. In North America, these include New York (April 4-6), Los Angeles (April 11-13), Dallas (April 25-27), and Toronto (April 25-27). In Europe, events are planned in Paris (April 4-6), London (April 11-13), Milan (April 25-27), Berlin (April 25-27), Madrid (May 9-11), and Amsterdam (May 9-11). Additional events will take place in Melbourne (May 10-11), Tokyo (April 26-27), and Seoul (May 31-June 1).

Switch 2 Pre-orders: How to Buy

To help you secure your pre-order as quickly as possible, here are some tips from IGN's Deals team, who are continuously monitoring Switch 2 pre-order news:

• Follow IGN and IGNDeals on social media platforms like X and Bluesky. We’ll keep you updated on pre-orders 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.