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PREORDER NOW: As of April 24,Female Hostel 3 Nintendo Switch 2 is listed for preorder at Walmart for $449. It releases June 5 and comes with a larger HDR display, 4K dock, upgraded Joy-Cons, and 256GB of internal storage. This item is currently listed as "out of stock" but we expect more stock allocations throughout the day.

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I’m not buying this for Mario Kart. I’ve played enough of that to last a lifetime. When Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June, I’m diving straight into Breath of the Wildand Tears of the Kingdom(again), but this time on hardware that can actually do them justice. I preordered the console at Walmart for $449, and I’m genuinely glad I did.

Given the current tariff mess and general chaos in the world of electronics pricing, I was bracing for a price hike. Instead, it landed at a reasonable $449. That’s surprisingly level-headed for what looks like a full generational refresh. Of course, that mercy doesn’t extend to the accessories, which are already priced like luxury goods. Need another set of Joy-Cons? Better hope you weren’t planning on groceries this week.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 preorder retailer guide: Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart, and Amazon

Specs-wise, this thing’s a solid leap forward. The 7.9-inch screen supports HDR and up to 120 fps, which makes it feel less like a handheld and more like a mini gaming monitor. The dock now outputs 4K if your TV can handle it, and GameChat lets you voice and video chat while playing. I might not use it, but it’s there, and that’s new.

Specifications:

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• Price:$449

• Retailer:Walmart

• Release Date:June 5

• Display:7.9-inch HDR LCD, up to 120 fps

• Dock:4K output when connected to a compatible TV

• Voice Chat/Video:GameChat built-in

• Storage:256GB internal, expandable via microSD Express

• Controllers:Joy-Con 2 with magnetic attachment and mouse input

• Game Compatibility:Physical and digital Switch games

• Multiplayer:Same-system, local wireless, and online

Storage is 256GB by default, and it supports microSD Express if you want to expand. The updated Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically and add mouse control support. I’m not fully sure how that’ll play out in-game, but it’s an interesting shift.

So if you missed the Mario Kart bundle (or just weren’t interested) this preorder is a clean, modern alternative. In my opinion, this one’s built for the next wave of games, and it’s arriving right on time.

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