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How to Preorder Nintendo Switch 2: All Store Links

Whatever the price, Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are certain to sell out fast.

The Switch 2 Nintendo Direct event is on April 2, and there are a lot of questions about Nintendo’s next console that will be answered. Some info was leaked early about the Switch 2, which could give some insights into what to expect during the stream.

Nintendo’s Switch 2 unveiling in January didn’t provide much beyond the look of the new console. There were mentions of the backward compatible feature and hands-on events for the public to try out the console, which will be happening worldwide, starting in New York on April 4.

Preorders aren’t open yet, and no release date has been set, but information and rumors about the launch have trickled out since Nintendo’s announcements.

Here’s what you need to know about Nintendo Switch 2 preorders.

Where can I preorder the Switch 2?

No retailer has made preorders available yet, but the links could go up on April 9, as leaked, or maybe even sooner. Here’s what the major retailers have for their Switch 2 pages, as of Wednesday morning. We’ll be keeping these preorder links updated so bookmark this page to not miss out on Nintendo Switch 2 preorders.

Amazon: No page yet
Best Buy: Sign up for notifications
GameStop: Sign up for notifications
Walmart: No page yet
Nintendo: No page yet
Target: No page yet

On Tuesday a user on X posted what could be a preorder deal from GameStop for trading in an older Switch. The video game retailer typically has trade-in deals for older consoles when newer ones are released.

Here is @gamestop‘s Switch 2 trade in deal. What you get as credit when you trade in your console. Let’s say Switch 2 is $399.00, plus 6.5% tax(FL) Comes out to $424.93. If you trade in an OLED, you would pay $249.93 for your new Switch 2. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/hUIXNc94BX

— Mike Odyssey — Pre-Order Switch 2 Hub (@MikeOdysseyYT) March 31, 2025

When can I preorder the Switch 2?

Nintendo hasn’t provided a date for preorders, and it will likely happen after the stream on April 2. The question is how soon after the stream.

A now-deleted blog post from Best Buy Canada, posted on March 27, had a date of April 2 for when preorders for the Switch would be available, according to a tweet on X. The post appeared not to have mentioned the release date or the price of the Switch 2.

Best Buy Canada says Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will go up on April 2nd https://t.co/h9eonHK0HX pic.twitter.com/ZtPMPfKL0s

— Wario64 (@Wario64) March 27, 2025

Another report says Switch 2 preorders will happen on April 9, a week after the reveal event. According to Insider Gaming, this date is based on documents and emails from a US retailer. Again, no price was listed.

How much will the Switch 2 cost?

That’s another detail Nintendo has yet to announce. The original Switch launched at $299, but considering the Switch OLED currently costs $350, it’s unlikely the Switch 2 will go for less.

Some Nintendo analysts are now predicting a price point of $399 to $499 for the Nintendo Switch 2, according to a Bloomberg report. The analysts expect the Switch 2 chip itself to cost the company between $130 and $150.

When will the Switch 2 be released?

The report on the April 9 Switch 2 preorder date also had a release schedule for June. The aforementioned Bloomberg report also indicates that the new Switch 2 will be released to the public in June 2025, with inventory projected at 6 million to 8 million consoles. Good luck getting your hands on one.

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for July 25 #509

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 25 No. 509.

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle is a mix of easy words to find and unscramble and one whopping long one. But if you know the theme, that word is easy to decipher. If you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Step to it!

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Boogie shoes.

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

HOGS, RICE, RICER, MUSE, CHAT, CHATS, GRAM, PANT, COAT, COATS, PARS, CARS, LASS, CLASS, CLASSY

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

MUSIC, COSTUME, RECITAL, TEACHER, CHOREOGRAPHY

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is DANCECLASS. To find it, start with the D that’s five letters down on the far-left row, and wind up and over.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for July 25, #305

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 25, No. 305.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition tested my breadth of sports knowledge. The blue category pays tribute to one of the greatest players of all time. See if you can figure it out. We’ve got hints and the answers in case you get stuck.

Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Rink-related.

Green group hint: The lower end of the Golden State.

Blue group hint: NFL G.O.A.T.

Purple group hint: You can also do this to your hair.