Nintendo Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Since the Nintendo Switch 2 was released back in June, the new gaming console has been selling out at retailers across the country. But now, Nintendo has restocked the Switch 2, with prices starting at $449, ahead of the holiday season. We rounded up the best retailers to get your hands on the Nintendo Switch 2, including Walmart, Target and Amazon. Buy: Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart Our shopping editors recently tested the Switch 2 at Nintendo's private preview in Los Angeles on April 11 at CBS Studios' Television City. The new console screen is larger and brighter than the first-gen Switch and the OLED edition and has the same matte feel, while the Joy-Con 2 controllers felt thinner and more ergonomic with rounder edges. Related Stories TV How to Watch NFL London Game: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns Live Online Without Cable for Free Lifestyle Fan-Made 'Life of a Showgirl' Merch Streams in Almost as Fast as the Album Itself Ahead, you'll find how to buy the Nintendo Switch 2, details about the new gaming console and what games are available to play on day one. Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 $449 at Walmart We also liked the Joy-Con 2's new mouse control feature that lets you glide the controller along a table, mouse pad or even your legs for a new type of game play. We tried the feature out while playing Nintendo's new "Drag & Drive" wheelchair basketball sports game, and found the rolling motion easy to learn. A peek at "Mario Kart World" gamplay on the Switch 2 during Nintendo's exclusive preview in Los Angeles at CBS Studios on April 11, 2025. Danielle Directo-Meston/THR The Joy-Con 2 also boasts stronger, more dynamic and responsive haptic feedback. For instance, Nintendo's "Welcome Tour" game lets you use the controllers as maracas to feel the sensation of the beads shifting weight. The Joy-Con 2 also boasts stronger, more dynamic and responsive haptic feedback. For instance, Nintendo's "Welcome Tour" game lets you use the controllers as maracas to feel the sensation of the beads shifting weight. Back in stock online, the Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $449 at Walmart, Target and Amazon. Buy: Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart Inside of the box, you'll receive: Nintendo Switch 2 console Joy-Con 2 controllers (left and right) Joy-Con 2 Grip Joy-Con 2 Straps Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter USB-C Charging Cable The Nintendo Switch 2 supports audio and video output via HDMI in TV mode. It has built-in speakers and microphone, and storage can be expanded from the built-in 256GB to up to 2TB with a microSD card. The console's tech specifications are as follows: Dimensions with Joy-Con 2 controllers: 4.5 inches tall x 10.7 inches wide x .55 inches thick Weight: Approx. .88 pounds Screen: 7.9-inch wide color gamut LCD capacitive touch screen with HDR10 support Resolution: 1920×1080 pixels Refresh rate: VRR up to 120 Hz CPU/GPU: Custom NVIDIA processor Speakers: Stereo Audio jack: 3.5mm Microphone: Built-in monaural with noise and echo cancellation Storage: 256GB built-in; expandable microSD up to 2TB Ports: 2 x USB-C TV mode output: 3840×2160 (4K) resolution at 60 fps; 1920×1080/2560×1440 at 120 fps Audio output: 5.1ch; surround sound for headphones or built-in speaker Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, mouse sesnor in Joy-Con 2 controllers; brightness sensor in console Battery: Lithium-ion/5220mAh, lasts up to 2 to 6.5 hours Charging time: About 3 hours to full in sleep mode Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch 2 is backward compatible with select games for the original Nintendo Switch. It's likely that a majority of the library would be playable on the new console. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up The Bride Eton Taps Maggie Gyllenhaal for Gender-Bending Role as Brand Ambassador for Menswear Line The Life of a Showgirl Fan-Made 'Life of a Showgirl' Merch Streams in Almost as Fast as the Album Itself Santa Fe The Hollywood Insider's Guide to Santa Fe, Capital of Tamalewood The Smashing Machine 'The Smashing Machine' Hits L.A., New York Film Festival Brings Out the A-List and This Week's Best Events Travis Kelce Taylor Swift Opens Up About Engagement to Travis Kelce, Says She Showed Him Ring Designer's Work Months Before He Proposed The Life of a Showgirl Every Taylor Swift 'The Life of a Showgirl' Vinyl, CD and Retailer-Exclusive Edition Currently Available The Bride Eton Taps Maggie Gyllenhaal for Gender-Bending Role as Brand Ambassador for Menswear Line The Life of a Showgirl Fan-Made 'Life of a Showgirl' Merch Streams in Almost as Fast as the Alb