Nintendo Switch 2 Invite-Only Listings Now Live on Amazon
▼ Summary
– Amazon has updated its Nintendo Switch 2 listings with a “Request invite” button, suggesting the console may soon be available for purchase.
– The Switch 2 listings initially appeared weeks after the console’s release but lacked buy buttons until this recent change.
– The relationship between Amazon and Nintendo has been strained, with first-party Nintendo games only recently reappearing on Amazon.
– It’s unclear when Amazon will send purchase invitations or how many Switch 2 units it will receive.
– The listing update coincides with Amazon Prime Day 2025, though the timing is likely unrelated, and other Switch deals are available.
Amazon has quietly updated its Nintendo Switch 2 product pages with a new “Request invite” option, signaling the console may soon become available through the retail giant. While purchase buttons remain absent, this development suggests progress in bringing the highly anticipated system to Amazon’s marketplace.
Shoppers can now submit requests for two configurations: the standard Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $449.99 and a bundled version with Mario Kart World for $499.99. No timeline has been provided for when invitations might be distributed or how many units Amazon will stock.
The situation highlights the complex relationship between Nintendo and Amazon in recent years. First-party Nintendo games disappeared from Amazon’s listings for an extended period, only reappearing weeks after the Switch 2’s launch. Though speculation pointed to disputes over third-party sales, Nintendo dismissed these claims. Regardless, many consumers prefer Amazon for its convenience, making this potential reconciliation noteworthy.
Interestingly, the invite system went live as Amazon Prime Day 2025 kicked off, though the timing appears coincidental. For gamers not ready to commit to the Switch 2’s premium price, alternatives exist, refurbished Switch OLED models are discounted to $208, and major retailers like Best Buy are running deep discounts on Switch titles.
As demand for the Switch 2 remains high, Amazon’s invite system could help manage inventory shortages. Whether this marks a broader reset in Nintendo-Amazon relations remains to be seen, but for now, hopeful buyers have a new way to potentially secure the console.
(Source: IGN)
