Pre-Order Page for Switch 2 at Walmart Sparks Confusion

On or around April 26, Walmart unexpectedly removed its Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order page, leaving fans in a state of confusion. Despite this, a few lucky individuals claimed they managed to secure their pre-orders before the page disappeared. This chaos was not isolated to Walmart alone; other major retailers across the U.S. were also grappling with difficulties related to the Switch 2 pre-orders since April 24.

Nintendo fans around the globe began pre-ordering the new console as early as April 9. However, in the U.S., the timeline was derailed by trade policies from the previous administration, making Nintendo reconsider its pricing strategy due to the threat of tariffs. While American consumers were supposed to start pre-ordering on April 24, the true experience has been a bit of a mess, as shared by fans online.

Continuing with these disruptions, Walmart’s pre-order page was taken offline completely, diverging from earlier technical issues that initially plagued the listing. Reddit user NapoelonDynaMighty pointed out the sudden disappearance of the pre-sale page, emphasizing that this wasn’t a mere technical glitch.

Searching for “Switch 2” on Walmart’s site now leads to misleading third-party offerings, like a “V2” Switch bundle with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, rather than the official Mario Kart World bundle. Despite this page being removed, some early pre-orders were reportedly successful, assuring those buyers their orders remain intact.

This removal adds fuel to the fire of what’s been a turbulent pre-order rollout. Websites for Best Buy, Target, and Walmart all faced crashes once pre-orders opened, with mixed results for customers eager to get their hands on the upcoming console.

Walmart’s now-defunct page was met with criticism for being essentially a virtual waiting room that failed to provide users with helpful insights such as their place in the queue or how notifications would be managed. Additionally, some encountered an unending loop in the anti-botting mechanism, causing further frustration. The pre-order window is set to remain open until June 4, leading up to the console’s release the following day.

Nintendo Switch 2’s hardware offers an intriguing mix of features, including a proprietary operating system, 256GB of internal storage expandable via MicroSD, and resolution capabilities of 1080p handheld and 4K when docked. With its eShop and Wi-Fi compatibility, the console aims to deliver a robust gaming experience.