The Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector: a Preorder Bundle from Best Buy, Target, Walmart and Best Buy
The price of the Pro 2 controller has gone up because of President Trump’s on again off again tariffs. If you happen to preorder a Switch 2 and want to buy another controller or accessory, now might be the time to act because there is no telling whether more price hikes will follow.
The standalone Switch 2 comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, which magnetically attach to the console, and feature a new “C-button” — a shortcut to Nintendo’s new in-game chat feature, GameChat. Inside the box is a dock, Joy-Con grip, wrist straps, an AC adapter, and an HDMI cable.
If you plan on picking up the new Mario Kart World, the Joy-Con 2 Wheels are worth a look. Just snap the Joy-Con 2 controllers, which connect with the steering wheel attachment, and you are good to go. The two-wheel set is currently available for preorder starting at $24.88 from Walmart, Best Buy, and Target.
The Switch 2 is a pricey gadget you’ll want to keep safe, so it’s a good idea to invest in a carrying case like the Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector. We’ll likely see third-party brands release their own version in the coming weeks, but Nintendo’s proprietary offering is likely to be one of the few available at launch.
The bundle — which includes a console-only carrying case, screen protector, and cleaning cloth — is available for preorder for $39.99 from Best Buy and Target.
GameStop, The Verge, and MVJJ: Status of the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera, Launch, and Upcoming Site Issues
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera can be used for video chat with friends, but it’s not compatible with Gamechat, and it isn’t compatible with compatibleUSB-C cameras. The 1080p camera is designed to sit on a stand, allowing you to display your face as a picture-in-picture overlay or as a dedicated video feed. A few titles, such as the upgraded version of Super Mario Party Jamboree, let you see your friends on-screen while you play. The camera is included in some mini- games.
The camera has a wide angle lens and a high-sensitivity image sensor that can adjust brightness, as well as an adaptive iris which adjusts its focus to create a photo that stands out. It also features a built-in privacy shutter and includes a USB-C charging cable, as well as support for TV, tabletop, and handheld modes.
“We’re seeing overwhelming demand for Switch 2, which is causing some site issues. In-store preorders are open and running smoothly,” GameStop said on its support account on X at 11:37AM ET. The team is working to fix it. Hang in there, we will keep you posted.
Mario Kart World was the first game out of everyone’s mouth when I asked what they were most excited to play at launch. Everyone in line was hoping to score a Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle, which would give them a $30 discount. Every so often, a GameStop employee would take a tally of the customers who wanted a bundle. He told me I was the last person in the line and he pointed at the person in front of me.
Right as the clock rolled over to 11AM, many of us at The Verge experienced issues with the website. I saw the blank page on the site, but there was no text on it. There is a refresh button. There were error notices on the website that said the server was down or that the site was experiencing a “bad gateway,” as well as notifications on the website from Cloudflare.
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Nintendo Switch 2 in the Howe Road Store: Opening a Mario Kart World for a Low-Target Consumer Goods Store
I was not more than 15 minutes away from the Howe Road store when I saw it open. I went down there with my wallet and my dog Bu to be greeted by a large group of people who had been waiting for days.
The employee told me that it had been busy. He discouraged people from camping for more than one night because they lined up earlier in the week. He said that they had six people waiting yesterday.
Other than that small number of campers, most people I spoke to who were waiting in line had only arrived a few hours before the store opened. Most people owned a regular swap and were excited by the promise of an improved console.
“I have to upgrade, there’s no other way around it,” said another Switch 2 hopeful. Everyone was enthusiastic about the console and when I raised the price they still didn’t seem phased.
“That doesn’t bother me, I got more than enough money,” said one man. The price of the Switch 2 seemed reasonable, given the state of the US economy and inflation impacting consumer goods across the board. A man said that the switch was $350 when it was launched. It was only one hundred dollars more, almost 10 years later.
That was the thoughts of most people I spoke to. Even if the higher prices do sting, Nintendo makes sense since everything is going on with inflation and tariffs. “I think it’s worth it,” a mother told me as she was waiting in line with her son and husband.
With Bu strapped ever so patiently to my back, I preordered a Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle and threw an extra five bucks down on Donkey Kong Bananza. Sometimes the old ways work best and this worked out just as well as it did.