Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day in Washington

The follow-up to the massively popular Nintendo Switch console is here.

Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5. The video game system retails for $449.99. The system bundled with the game “Mario Kart World” retails for $499.99.

Some major retailers have announced that they’re reserving in-store and online stock for customers who were unable to secure a preorder.

Here’s what to know in Washington.

Best Buy

The electronics retailer Best Buy said select stores will open at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 5 for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. That means participating stores in Washington will open at 9:01 p.m. PT on June 4, according to a Best Buy news release.

“In addition to pre-order pickups at opening, Best Buy stores will also have a limited number of consoles, games and accessories available for walk-in customers,” the news release states.

The store provided a “late-night store openings” tool showing that multiple Washington locations will be participating, though the company warns that “store events are subject to change without notice.”

Here are the Washington Best Buys that are participating in the late-night Switch 2 openings, according to the tool:

• Bellevue
• Bellingham
• Burlington
• Everett
• Federal Way
• Issaquah
• Kennewick
• Lynnwood
• Marysville
• Northgate
• Olympia Capital Mall
• Puyallup
• Silverdale
• Spokane North
• Spokane Valley
• Tacoma
• Tukwila
• Yakima

Target

Target’s website lists the Nintendo Switch 2 as out of stock, but it says the system will be available for purchase in-store on June 5 and online on June 6.

There are 38 Target locations in Washington, according to the company’s store directory.

Gamestop

Video game store Gamestop will be holding launch events for the Nintendo Switch 2 beginning at 3 p.m. local time on June 4, according to the company’s website. Like Best Buy, systems will be available at participating locations at 9 p.m. PT on June 4.

“Didn’t pre-order the Switch 2? Don’t worry, we’ll have MORE available at midnight!” Gamestop’s website states.

Gamestop released a tool to find locations participating in the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event here. The tool shows that multiple stores with Washington zip codes are participating.

Walmart

For those who didn’t snag a preorder through Walmart, the company’s website has a countdown stating Nintendo Switch will be available at Walmart.com on June 4 at 9 p.m. PT

Customers can sign up to receive alerts when the item is in stock.

Amazon

Amazon did not offer Nintendo Switch 2 preorders through its website in the U.S., and the retailer isn’t listed on Nintendo’s website for “how to buy” the system.

Costco

Costco’s website states it will be offering a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle including the “Mario Kart World” game and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. It will be available to purchase on June 5, according to the website.

The product page says “prices may vary,” and the bundle is expected to be in stock and available for purchase soon. Check back again later.”

There are 34 Costco warehouses in Washington, according to the company’s website.