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HUGE news – Antonline restock happening TODAY
In excellent news, Antonline has confirmed with us that a Nintendo Switch 2 restock is happening at 1.30pm ET today!
We don’t know exactly how the retailer will sell the console – in bespoke bundles, etc – but the confirmation is definite!
Will other retailers rival Walmart?
With such a well advertised Switch 2 restock, it is possible that other retailers may have worked hard in the background to secure stock to rival the massive retailer.
There is absolutely no guarantee of this, of course, and I say this out of pure hope rather than expectation – it just gives us another tiny, tiny reason to keep abreast of the other retailers while Walmart does its thing later…
Walmart restock advice
So, as well as signing up for Walmart+ to be in with a good chance of getting the console, there are some other things to do as well.
First, make sure your details are correct in your Walmart account, and then also ensure your payment details are up to date – this can really help expedite check out.
Second, make sure you use the right links to sit on and refresh. With resellers able to infiltrate Walmart’s listings, there’s no point risking ending up on the wrong product page – use the ones below instead!
I’m back!
My enormous thanks to James for manning the ship for a while there, but I have returned to see us through the next few hours!
Some stock for the UK – but there’s a catch
Are you with EE? If so, then you could snag yourself a Switch 2 right now by adding it to your existing phone or broadband contract.
The network is the only place in the UK where I’ve found stock immediately available, but it does require you to be an existing subscriber and be happy with the large bundle that’s on offer.
It includes the Nintendo Switch 2, a copy of Mario Kart World, a 12-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and 24-month EE Gamer’s and Video Data Passes. To get that you need to pay £20 upfront and then £22 per month for the next two years.
Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle at EE
Limited in-store stock at Target
Just had another browse around the US retailers and I’ve seen there’s some in-store Nintendo Switch 2 stock listed at Target. Not many stores are listed with stock and most that do show limited availability so it might be tough, but you could get lucky with a console bundle if it’s showing as available near you.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Mario Kart World Bundle: limited in-store stock at Target
A word from the new guy
Hey, it’s me, James, taking over briefly for Rob while he steps away for a moment.
I thought I was past all this stock hunting shenanigans after the fun of PS5 and Xbox Series X restocks years ago, but I’m back at it again.
There hasn’t been a great deal of change since Rob’s update earlier today and we’re mainly still counting down to tonight’s Nintendo Switch 2 restock at Walmart. I’ve got an eye on other US retailers at the same time, as drops usually come in waves, but with Best Buy and GameStop going earlier in the week and other stores remaining quiet, I’m not expecting any more console drops today.
I’ll be right back
I have to nip out quickly, but I’m leaving you in the capable hands of my colleague James, who will keep the momentum, links, and information going!
Back shortly!
But don’t forget your accessories, UK shoppers!
For UK shoppers who have got theirs, or for those who just want to get ahead of the game in building their setup, then we heartily recommend getting the Switch 2 Pro Controller while it’s in stock at retailers.
Our full review is coming soon, but Rhys on our team has been seriously impressed by the controller and can’t recommend it enough.
It’s also been in and out of stock recently, so definitely one to take advantage of if you’ve been eyeing it up!
What about the UK?
It’s been better in the UK since the Nintendo Switch launch but even then, at the time of this post, there are only pre-orders on stock available at a couple of retailers – because they themselves don’t have stock yet.
You can see the full picture with all the below retailers, but it’s not looking great today for UK shoppers.
What’s happening elsewhere?
Well, aside from US folks looking forward to the Walmart restock in about 13 hours time, the US stock situation has been dire. Really, really dire.
We’ve seen very occasional restocks online with Best Buy the last to do so, but that retailer, along with GameStop in particular has preferred to stock physical stores rather than the digital shelves, so if you didn’t have a local store nearby, then you were bang out of luck.
Elsewhere, Antonline’s relatively recent restock seems ages ago, Amazon has been unusually quiet, and Target hasn’t had anything for ages too. It really is a dark time at all of the retailers below.
Walmart+ members will get a one-hour head start
The catch on Walmart’s restock is that Walmart+ members will be able to have a one-hour head start compared to everyone else, with the hour of 9pm to 10pm ET reserved exclusively for members of Walmart+.
This means, given the history of previous restocks, I think you’ll almost certainly have to be a Walmart+ member to stand any chance of getting a Switch 2 today.
Luckily, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial, which looks safe to gain you access to this Switch 2 restock – I remember in the PS5 shortage days that free trial members were still excluded, but thankfully, that doesn’t appear to be the case here! Here’s a handy link to Walmart’s subscription service:
Walmart will restock online TODAY
The huge news to kick things off and work toward today is that Walmart has confirmed it will have an online Switch 2 restock today!
The restock will begin at 9pm ET online, but there is a slight catch…
Hello!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Switch 2 restock and stock drop situation.
We’ve been here since the preorder days and have plenty of experience with rare stock and hardware, so if you’re looking for the best links and information, keep it right here.
And we begin by confirming some big news for later today…
