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These are listed on the official webpage, both at the top and in the FAQ section. These restrictions on Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are likely intended to prevent scalpers from purchasing up all the Nintendo Switch 2 stock. There is also only 72 hours from the time of receiving the link to complete the pre-order, otherwise, it will expire.
“Invitation emails will be prioritized on a first-come, first-served basis to registrants who have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership with a minimum of 12 months of paid membership and a minimum of 50 total gameplay hours, as of April 2, 2025,” says Nintendo’s requirements for who can pre-order.
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Anyone interested in purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2 should prioritize pre-ordering it through this system, as no other retailers have listed it at this time. Players can play the upcoming Mario Kart World on launch day and can look forward to other games, like Donkey Kong Bananza in July. Additionally, holiday bundles will likely be released later on, so the patient gamer can always wait until then.
