Best Buy Announces Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Begin April 2

Get ready, gamers! According to an official blog post by Best Buy Canada, pre-orders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 will commence on April 2, coinciding with the Switch 2 Direct event. The comprehensive guide from Best Buy Canada 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, Best Buy's U.S. Switch 2 page is already offering a sign-up for notifications on pre-order news.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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The excitement for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off at the beginning of the year with a revealing trailer from Nintendo. Not only did it confirm the new hardware, but it also teased a brand new Mario Kart game. The trailer concluded with an announcement of the Switch 2 Direct presentation set for April 2.

Adding to the buzz, Nintendo recently held a Nintendo Direct on March 27 at 10am EST, showcasing over 30 minutes of upcoming games for the current Nintendo Switch. Alongside this, they unveiled the "Nintendo Today" app for smartphones, designed to keep fans updated with the latest Switch 2 news following the next Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo is also gearing up to engage fans further with a series of events in the days following the Direct. 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. In Europe, fans can look forward to events in Paris from April 4-6, London from April 11-13, Milan from April 25-27, Berlin from April 25-27, Madrid from May 9-11, and Amsterdam from May 9-11. Additionally, events will be held 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

For those eager to secure their Nintendo Switch 2, IGN's Deals team is on the case, tracking pre-order news around the clock. Here are some tips to help you get your pre-order as soon as possible:

• Follow **IGN** and **IGNDeals** on social media platforms like **X** and **Bluesky**. They'll keep you updated on preorders 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, so consider alternative notifications from outlets like IGN during the Nintendo Direct on April 2.