Best Buy has announced its in-store and online plans for Nintendo Switch 2 launch day on June 5, confirming a limited number of consoles, games and accessories will be available for walk-in customers. Pre-order pick-up and walk-in purchases will begin at 9:01 p.m. PDT on June 4 / 12:01 a.m. EDT on June 5.
My Best Buy Plus and Total members will get a $20 certificate for evert $150 spent on Nintendo games and gear, up to $100, both in-store and online. Moreover, customers who pick up or purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 console in-store get the chance to walk away with a limited-edition commemorative coin, while supplies last.
Moreover, Best Buy released a new FAQ to address the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 in stores:
Nintendo Switch 2 late-night store opening FAQs
What time is the late-night store opening?
Most stores in the U.S. will open Thursday, June 5, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time Zone for pre-order pickup and walk-in purchases. Opening times for other time zones:
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- Central Time: June 4, 11:01 p.m.
- Mountain Time: June 4, 10:01 p.m.
- Pacific Time: June 4, 9:01 p.m.
Stores will be open for 2 hours.
Will my store be open? It’s in the list, but the hours aren’t shown on the store page.
When/how will I know when my pre-order is ready?
My pre-order info says it will be ready on June 5, but can I pick it up at the late-night store opening?
Should I line up early?
Will tickets be issued to buy Nintendo Switch 2 systems if I haven’t pre-ordered?
Will there be inventory available online during launch week?
How many commemorative coins will there be? Do I need to go to a store to get one?
Coin inventory is limited, so be sure to get to the store early for a chance to collect one. The coin is available to customers who pick up or purchase a console in-store at a late-night store opening event. The limited-edition commemorative coin features special Nintendo and Best Buy branding.
Store events are subject to change without notice.
