You can finally buy the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US — or at least, try to buy. The $450 console officially went up for sale on June 5, and several retailers have offered the device both online and in-store in the days since. That said, online stock dried up fairly quickly at most stores last week and remains highly limited as of Wednesday morning.

With “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,” producer Kosuke Yabuki said he felt his team at Nintendo reached a finish line. In an interview published by the company, the developer said they perfected the formula that Nintendo had used since the original, and the team wanted to embark on a new adventure.

Mario Kart World was tested on Nintendo Switch 2. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will arrive on October 16, 2025, but pre-orders begin on June 5. The Pokémon Company also announced new Mega Evolution merchandise (available now on the Pokémon Center) and confirmed the Pokémon Presents presentation coming July 22.

With the Switch 2, Nintendo has improved everything we liked about the original while retaining its sleek and portable design.

From the looks of it, things won't be slowing down soon, as Nintendo has prepared well for the Switch 2's high demand, with preorder night out of the way and its biggest retail partners consistently restocking for in-store purchases and pickups.

Some handhelds are overestimating while others are underestimating the amount of time left to play before the battery dies. The good news is that there's a quick fix.

Despite the Nintendo Switch 2 boasting improved hardware and software, users are already reporting a returning issue on the successor console.