Best Buy Announces Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Begin April 2

Exciting news for Nintendo fans: pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 are set to begin on April 2, coinciding with the Switch 2 Direct event. This information comes directly from a recent blog post by Best Buy Canada, which provided a detailed guide on how to secure your pre-order. The post clearly states, "Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada." While it's not yet clear if other major retailers will also start pre-orders on the same day, it's worth keeping an eye on developments across the board.

For those in the U.S., Best Buy's Switch 2 page currently does not list a pre-order start date but offers the option to sign up for notifications about pre-order availability.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled earlier this year, accompanied by a teaser trailer from Nintendo that not only confirmed the new hardware but also teased a new Mario Kart game. The trailer concluded with the announcement of a Switch 2 Direct presentation scheduled for April 2.

Nintendo recently held another Direct event today, March 27, at 10am EST, focusing on upcoming games for the current Nintendo Switch. During this event, they also introduced a new "Nintendo Today" app for smartphones, designed to deliver the latest Switch 2 updates directly to users following the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

In the days following the Direct, Nintendo is hosting various fan events across North America, Europe, and Asia. North American events will take place in New York from April 4 to 6, Los Angeles from April 11-13, Dallas from April 25-27, and Toronto from April 25-27. European locations include Paris from April 4-6, London from April 11-13, Milan from April 25-27, Berlin from April 25-27, Madrid from May 9-May 11, and Amsterdam from May 9-11. Additional events are scheduled in Melbourne from May 10-11, Tokyo from April 26-27, and Seoul from May 31-June 1.

Switch 2 Pre-orders: How to Buy

To ensure you secure your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order as soon as possible, here are some helpful tips from IGN's Deals team, who are continuously monitoring Switch 2 pre-order developments:

• Stay updated by following **IGN** and **IGNDeals** on social media platforms such as **X** and **Bluesky**. They'll keep you posted on pre-orders for the console, games, and accessories.
• Keep an eye on major retailers like **Amazon**, **Target**, **Walmart**, **GameStop**, and **Best Buy**.
• Be aware that email notifications from retailers like Best Buy can sometimes be delayed. Consider exploring alternative notifications from sources like IGN during the Nintendo Direct on April 2.