Where to Purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 Console

Whoa, launch day for the Nintendo Switch 2! What a time to be alive, right? So, I’m sitting here, pondering the mysteries of why I didn’t even think to pre-order one back in April. If you snooze, you lose. Or at least you just might not get your hands on this popular gem flying off the shelves. Story of my life, honestly.

Alright, let’s dive into what makes the Switch 2 a big deal. It’s literally bigger. Picture this: the original Switch but, like, on growth hormones. We’re talking bigger Joy-Cons and a brand-spanking-new dock. And that kickstand? Totally reimagined. Who knew I’d ever get so excited about a kickstand?

The screen’s a juicy 7.9 inches. Does that mean anything to you? Maybe. Or not. It’s 13.9 mm thick—how, I vividly remember the time I mixed up imperial and metric. Anyway, it’s got a 1080p resolution—quite the leap from the original 720p. Like going from squinting to actually seeing what’s going on. You throw in the dock, and boom! Potential 4K gaming. Just imagine playing your fave game in 4K. Mind-blowing, sorta.

Plus, without the dock, it blasts games at 120 frames per second and maybe HDR—depends on the software, though. Man, tech specs sometimes feel like a different language. But it does sound pretty epic, even if I only catch half of it.

Now, you have options. Solo console or bundled with Mario Kart? Choices, choices. Keep an eye out ’cause prices and stock updates are fresher than your morning coffee (or, in my case, slightly stale toast).

By the way, where can you snag this beauty in the US? Well, haven’t checked lately? Here’s a quick list: there’s Walmart (duh), GameStop (classic), Newegg (under the radar), Best Buy (trusty old friend), and Target (for when you need to feel fancy buying hardware). Happy hunting, folks!