Most restocks are free to participate in, but not the latest one at Walmart. The retailer will stock both the $449.99 standalone Nintendo Switch 2 and a $499.99 bundle that includes the system along with a digital copy of Mario Kart World exclusively for Walmart Plus subscribers today starting at 9PM EDT/6PM PDT. Mind you, there’s no discount. You’re just getting a chance to buy one.
The Switch 2 has been difficult to find, and there haven’t been many opportunities to buy one if you missed out on a preorder before its June 5th launch. It’s disappointing that the restock is locked behind a subscription, but hopefully the retailer has many consoles to distribute. Walmart Plus costs $12.95 per month, or $98 per year, but you can sign up for a free, 30-day trial if you’re primarily interested in using the service to pick up a Switch 2.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for less than a month, but it’s already the fastest-selling game console.. The Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch 1080p screen, which is both larger and higher resolution than the original Switch’s 6.2-inch 720p display. Its magnetically-attached Joy-Con 2 controllers are larger, and have improved top buttons. An exclusive feature called GameChat allows you to hop onto a call with people on your friends list with the push of a “C” button embedded in the console’s right Joy-Con 2 or Pro Controller. Heck, you can even use either Joy-Con 2 on its side to use as a mouse in supported games (of which there currently aren’t many).