Missed the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? We found the original for less than $280
David Hoffman- Preorders for the new Nintendo Switch 2 went live on April 24.
- The Switch 2 is sold out for preorders.
- The original Nintendo Switch is available for as low as $280.
Preorders for the new Nintendo Switch 2 came and went quicker than my dog chowing down on breakfast.
For those who stayed up until the midnight launch on Thursday, April 24 for the highly-anticipated gaming system, you were probably sent to a queue alongside thousands of fellow gamers to wait for their chance to purchase.
However, many were still left empty-handed. The new Nintendo Switch 2 was available for pre-order at Walmart, Target, GameStop and Newegg before selling out and actually crashing GameStop's website. For a bit of optimism, there's potential for the console to become available at Sam's Club ahead of the official Thursday, June 5 release date.
If you missed out on the chance to get your virtual hands on the new console, we have a consolation prize for you! The original Nintendo Switch is currently on sale at Amazon for less than $280.
Below, check out these rare deals on the original Nintendo Switch while you wait for the official release date of the Switch 2, which is scheduled for Thursday, June 5.
Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy‑Con
Nintendo Switch (OLED model) with White Joy-Con
Nintendo Switch 2 System
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