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A pair of hands holding the Nintendo Switch 2.

Since its launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been notoriously difficult to buy, with many retailers selling out of their allotted stock within minutes. Luckily, there’s good news: starting at 7PM Eastern today, Walmart Plus members will be able to purchase Nintendo’s latest handheld console — either the standalone Switch 2 and the Mario Kart World bundle — through its website. The restock is happening just before its Walmart Deals event begins on July 8th, which lasts through July 13th.

Nintendo Switch 2

A photo of a Nintendo Switch 2 in its dock.

Where to Buy:

$449 at Walmart $499 at Walmart (Mart Kart World Bundle)

The standalone Switch 2 will go for $449 from Walmart. If you plan on picking up the excellent Mario Kart World, then you might as well opt for the Mario Kart World bundle, which will also be available at Walmart for $499. The bundle includes everything that comes with the Nintendo Switch 2 — a dock, a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, etc. — as well as a download code for a digital copy of the new Mario Kart game (valued at $79.99). It will be available as a limited-time purchase through fall (or while supplies last).

In case you haven’t had a chance to read our review, know that the Switch 2 arrives with a number of welcome upgrades over its predecessor, with the most notable being its larger 7.9-inch LCD display. It also features an improved U-shaped kickstand, 256GB of internal storage, and a pair of magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers, which offer mouse-like functionality in select games and a new “C” button that provides quick access to Nintendo’s in-game voice and text chat feature, GameChat. The redesigned dock, meanwhile, features a built-in ethernet port and two USB-A ports.

Read our Nintendo Switch 2 review.

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[–] deur 2 points 3 weeks ago

Settle for Whatever. Consume. Buy more, give up.