Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are set to begin on April 2, coinciding with the Switch 2 Direct, as announced in a recent blog post by Best Buy Canada. The blog serves as a detailed guide on how to secure your pre-order, clearly stating: "Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 2nd at Best Buy Canada." While it's unclear if this pre-order date applies exclusively to Best Buy Canada or if other major retailers will also start pre-orders on the same day, anticipation is building. In the U.S., Best Buy's Switch 2 page currently doesn't mention a pre-order start date but offers a sign-up option for notifications on pre-order news.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Look

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The Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled at the beginning of the year with a teaser trailer from Nintendo, which 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. In addition, Nintendo recently hosted a Nintendo Direct on March 27 at 10am EST, showcasing over 30 minutes of upcoming titles for the current Nintendo Switch. They also introduced a "Nintendo Today" app for smartphones, which will provide direct updates on Switch 2 news following the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

Following the Direct, Nintendo will host fan events across various cities. In North America, these events will take place in New York (April 4-6), Los Angeles (April 11-13), Dallas (April 25-27), and Toronto (April 25-27). In Europe, fans can attend events 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 fan events will be held in Melbourne (May 10-11), Tokyo (April 26-27), and Seoul (May 31-June 1).

Switch 2 Pre-orders: How to Buy

To ensure you can secure your Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order as soon as possible, follow these tips from IGN's Deals team, who are constantly monitoring Switch 2 pre-order developments. Stay updated by following **IGN** and **IGNDeals** on social media platforms such as **X** and **Bluesky**, where you'll find the latest information 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 might be delayed, so consider alternative notification sources like IGN during the Nintendo Direct on April 2.