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Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at gadgetnewsonline. For well-over a decade he has covered everything from video games and smart home devices to iPhone and MagSafe accessories, EDC gear, and just about everything in between. A professional audio engineer/producer, he also specializes in home recording, microphones, digital audio, and streaming gear. See something cool out there? Developing the next viral Apple gear accessory? Or just want to talk deals? Contact him directly at justin@9to5mac.com for tips, pitches, and more.

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Nintendo Switch 2 online restock now live at Walmart!

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Restock/Switch 2

Update 6/25 9 p.m. ET: Now live for Walmart+ members (everyone else at 10 p.m. ET):

Okay this it folks – the next major Switch 2 restock is going live today. As we have reported on previously, Walmart is scheduled to have what we have been told by inside sources is quite a substantial number of Switch 2 consoles up for grabs this evening, and we are here to do everything we can to make sure you get one. 

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Sony celebrates 15th Anniversary of PlayStation Plus with FREE games, in-game goodies, exclusive deals, more

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FREE/Anniversary

Sony is readying its 15th anniversary of PlayStation Plus celebration. There’s still time to go claim the June PlayStation Plus freebies that were announced as part of the Days of Play sale, but Sony has now taken to the official PlayStation Blog to announce the July titles alongside some extra bonuses. There will once again be three new titles members can download for FREE starting next week, but Sony is also revealing some PlayStation Plus 15th Anniversary goodies as well. Details below. 

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New OLED Samsung AI Smart Monitor now up for pre-order with $300 FREE credit, models from $400

Samsung Smart Monitors pre-order FREE credit
FREE $300/From $400

We did everything we can to ensure folks interested secured their FREE Samsung savings ahead of the launch of the brand new Samsung AI Smart Monitors, and they have now arrived. All three of the next-generation Samsung Smart Monitors are now up for pre-order with as much as $300 in FREE Samsung credits included with purchase alongside some bundle and save options. Details below. 

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Here’s an exclusive and rare deal on the magnetic Statik USB-C cables from $16

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Exclusive/20% off

We have secured an exclusive discount code for the rarely discounted magnetic Statik USB cables. Available in a few different form-factors and various sizes, the entire length of these cables are magnetic allowing them to coil up neatly while in use or not and you can now use the exclusive code we have secured for 9to5 readers below to knock 20% off a couple different models. 

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Switch 2 consoles expected to be in-stock again tomorrow evening, here’s what you need to know

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We just got an exciting new look at Donkey Kong Bananza and a solid console restock at Best Buy, but if you’re still looking to score yourself a console online it looks like your next chance will be tomorrow evening. Last week Walmart tipped its hat, officially announcing that both the Mario Kart World bundle and base model Switch 2 will be going back in stock on June 25, and we have all of the details for you below. 

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Nomad debuts new Horween leather MagSafe wallet with Apple Find My and wireless charging

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Today Nomad is debuting its brand new Leather Mag Wallet – a leather MagSafe wallet complete with Apple Find My tracking tech. The brand already makes my personal favorite Find My wallet tracking card, and recently started bundling it with its traditional leather card holders and bifold wallets with a discount, but today’s reveal combines both into a traditional MagSafe wallet that attaches to the back of your iPhone. 

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Best Buy confirms Switch 2 re-stock, consoles now scheduled to be available online again today

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Live today!/Switch 2

Update 6/23 noon ET: Switch 2 consoles are now live at Best Buy for purchase online:

Nintendo Switch 2 will be back in-stock today at Best Buy. Much like it did a couple weeks ago, and right on the heels of Walmart’s re-stock announcement, Best Buy has quietly announced that Switch 2 consoles will be go live again online today.

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Walmart officially announces July Prime Day competitor sale – Start times, early access, sneak peek at deals, more

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July sale/Walmart Deals

The Amazon July Prime Day sale is just over two weeks out now, we already have the details on Target’s competitor sale, Best Buy launched its members-only event this morning, and now we know what Walmart has planned. The retailer has now officially announced its big-time July sale as the simply named Walmart Deals event is now scheduled to take flight starting on Tuesday July 8 at 12 a.m. ET. All of the details we have are awaiting down below. 

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gadgetnewsonline News Weekly recap – Switch 2 re-stock details, Pokémon TCG, Prime Day dates, more

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gadgetnewsonline/News Weekly

Welcome to gadgetnewsonline News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning.

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All of the details on the three new 2025 Samsung Smart Monitors + score $100 off and a $300 store credit

Samsung Smart Monitor M9 OLED CES 2025
$300 credit/Smart Monitors

The all-new Samsung Smart Monitors are inbound soon and we are here to make sure you know exactly what’s on the way. While we did get some details on the new high-end M9 model earlier this year at CES 2025, and we just caught the Samsung Reserve campaign for the new lineup where you can secure yourself a FREE $100 credit, we now have more details on the both the new lineup and the Reserve Campaign – you also get a $300 Samsung credit. 

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Walmart officially confirms Switch 2 consoles will be back in-stock next week – Date, exact time, and details here

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It's back/Switch 2

While Switch 2 consoles have been all but entirely sold out online at major retailers since launch week, Walmart has now confirmed it will have more units up for sale starting next week. Both the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle and the Switch 2 console will be live on line starting June 25, but you’ll want to head below for the exact times and some additional details. 

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Here’s all of the best upcoming Switch 2 game releases: Donkey Kong, Metroid, Pokemon, James Bond, more

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It it’s time to take a look at the upcoming Switch 2 game release schedule. The Switch 2 is clearly off to a wonderful start in terms of sales and Mario Kart World has (mostly) been a big hit among gamers, but despite Switch 2 delivering a more or less solid launch lineup as far as new console launches go, there still feels like something is missing for me. That said, there are some wonderful upgraded Switch 1 games to enjoy and whole host of notable titles on the horizon, both this year and next. 

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Journey debuts new leather VERSA MagSafe Money Clip Wallet with Apple Find My at 20% off [Launch deal]

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20% off/Brand new

Today Journey is expanding its LOC8 Find My collection with the all-new VERSA MagSafe Money Clip Wallet. It now joins the standard LOC8 Finder Wallet, but this time with a real leather finish and an interior cash clip alongside the built-in Apple Find My tech. Now available for purchase with a 20% discount applied at checkout, you can get a closer look and more details down below. 

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All-new Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker with powder-coated steel grille now up for pre-order

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SoundLink/Pre-order

Just after unveiling its all-new flagship Gen 2 Ultra earbuds, Bose is also looking to amp up the summer further with its new SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Taking after the latest Max model in terms of design, the new Plus variants lands as a mid-size model with a more portable form-factor and a lower price point in three colorways. Scope out the details below. 

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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct – Pauline confirmed, 2-player co-op, new amiibo, more

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DK Direct/Go Bananzas

Mario Kart World and the rest of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch games are out in the wild now, but the next major release on Nintendo’s schedule is Donkey Kong Bananza. The all-new 3D DK game has a ton of Super Odyssey vibes, and we have already had a decent look at the game, but there is still more Nintendo wants to show us before its release on Switch 2 come July 17. And today’s dedicated Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct presentation starts soon. 

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Target’s weeklong Prime Day competitor sale will start in early July, here’s what we know so far

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Circle Week/Target

Update 6/20: Target has now informed us its Prime Day competitor sale will actually start on July 6 and run through until July 12.

As we reported previously, Amazon is once again winding up to unleash its first Prime Day event of the year and we now have official confirmation it will kick off the four-day sale event on July 8. This also traditionally indicates some major sales from the competition, including the likes of Best Buy and Walmart, but according to our sources, the next Target Circle Week is getting ready to take on the Prime Day event on July 13 July 6. 

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Grab all these SEGA classics on iOS/Android for FREE before they are discontinued: Sonic, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, more

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SEGA/FREE

We have already brought you today’s best App Store deals – you can find them right here, but we wanted touch down quickly with a host of classic SEGA freebies. Reports suggest SEGA is about to discontinue support for a host of its classic games ported to iOS and Android, but it has also made them all FREE and removed in-app purchase requirements as well. You might want to go score them all now while you can do so without dropping a dime. Check them out below. 

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Satechi launches new 40Gbps USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure for M4 Mac mini and more

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Satechi already makes one of the nicest accessories for your M4 Mac mini with its Stand & Hub featuring an SSD enclosure, but the options are expanding starting today. The brand has now launched its new USB4 Slim NVMe SSD Enclosure featuring a design, fit, and form-factor made specifically with the M4 Mac mini in mind. Now available for purchase at $119.99 directly from the official site, you can get more details down below. 

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Amazon officially details Prime Day 2025 – Start time, ‘millions’ of upcoming deals, more

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July 8/Prime Day

We knew it was coming, but Amazon has now officially revealed the dates for Prime Day 2025. The July Prime Day event will take place from July 8 through to July 11. Amazon is taking things up a notch this year, expanding the usual 2-day event to four with “millions of deals” and a new “Today’s Big Deals” feature with a rotating series of deals from “from top brands like Samsung, Kiehl’s, and Levi’s.” All of the details are down below. 

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Nintendo officially announces new Donkey Kong Bananza Direct showcase for this week

Donkey Kong Banaza Direct showcase this week
Donkey Kong/Direct

Nintendo has now officially announced a dedicated Donkey Kong Bananza Direct showcase scheduled for later this week. After the debut of Mario Kart World on launch day earlier this month, the next major Switch 2 exclusive scheduled to launch for the next-generation console is now over a month away and we will all be getting more details on Donkey Kong’s new 3D adventure in this week’s Direct showcase. 

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gadgetnewsonline News Weekly recap – Switch 2 gear and updates, Splatoon Raiders, next-gen QuietComfort Ultra buds, more

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gadgetnewsonline/News Weekly

Welcome to gadgetnewsonline News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning.WEekly highlights include the reveal of Splatoon Raiders, the new new Slim Leather Magnetic Case from Burton Goods, three new 2025 Samsung Smart Monitors, the announcement of next-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and our latest hands-on review – Spigen’s canvas-like Switch 2 case, SanDisk’s latest USB4 Extreme PRO portable SSD, and Satechi’s aluminum and tempered glass Find My wallet card

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Spigen debuts all-new vintage iMac G3-inspired Apple Watch charger stand at $20

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$20

Spigen is expanding its C1 accessory lineup – you know, the gear designed after the iconic iMac G3 – with an all-new Apple Watch charger stand. The new C1 charger stand follows in the footsteps of the C1 iPhone case, MagSafe wallet, and more, featuring a semi-transparent and vibrantly-colored shell directly inspired by the Jony Ive-designed iMac G3 – the first major Apple product release under Steve Jobs. 

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Tested: Hands-on with Spigen’s canvas-like Switch 2 case that carries your console, 10 games, and an AirTag

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Update: The mention below regarding the inner flap needing to be longer might actually be a bigger problem than it first appeared after the first week of testing. You should avoid this case as the inner zipper might damage the Switch 2 if you’re not super careful with it.

There’s loads of Switch 2 cases out there already, but the fabric-like finish and minimalist approach of the Spigen Klasden caught my eye. If you’re into the flashy, colorful models, you’ll want to look elsewhere, but if you like what you’re seeing from the Klasden in the images, head below for some hands-on impressions.

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Tested: Hands-on with SanDisk’s latest USB4 Extreme PRO portable SSD

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I’ve been on the hunt for a new portable SSD solution and, despite some of the issues its drives have had in past years, SanDisk’s Extreme lineup has been a reliable one for me so opted to test out the latest SanDisk Extreme PRO with USB4. While data transfer speed rates have been spotty at times without modern Thunderbolt 5 ports, it has otherwise been a reliable solution worth considering for all but the most hardcore professionals out there. Let’s dive in.

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Bose unveils next-gen flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with enhanced adaptive noise cancellation, more

New Bose unveils next-gen flagship QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen

Today, Bose is unveiling the next-generation of its flagship wireless earbuds with the new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen). The previous models are widely considered to be among the best options out there, going toe-to-toe with Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 and Sony’s XM5 buds, but now Bose is going to be the first to jump into the next-generation with what could be anywhere from 6 months or (much) more of a head start on the expected upcoming AirPods Pro 3. The new edition brings everything we already know and love about the current version alongside some key improvements in the adaptive noise cancellation, voice pickup, and wireless charging departments. 

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Konami summer game showcase: New look at Metal Gear Solid Delta, Silent Hill f, and more

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While most of the major summer gaming showcases are behind us now – Summer Game Fest, PlayStation State of Play, and the Xbox Game Showcase, Konami’s Press Start starts now (at 9 a.m. ET). This will be your next major chance at more details and gameplay footage for the highly-anticipated upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as well as Silent Hill f. Check it all out down below. 

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Best Buy just officially confirmed Switch 2 will be in-stock online today, here are the details

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In-stock/Switch 2

Update 6/11 at noon ET: Now live!

Best Buy has now officially confirmed it will have limited Nintendo Switch 2 inventory online today. In a surprise move, and after skipping out on online orders for launch week, Best Buy has sent out an email specifically stating that it will have more Switch 2 console units in-stock today (June 11). 

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Nomad now bundling its gorgeous Horween leather wallets with its MagSafe Find My Tracking Card at a discount

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Find My/Rare deals

Nomad is not only one of the premiere Apple gear accessory makers out there, but also a personal favorite of mine. It makes loads of wonderful gear, but most of my favorites fall into its Horween leather collections, and you can add the Find My Tracking Card to the list – it remains in my wallet to this day (here’s my hands-on review). And now, the brand is combining the two and offering all of its leather wallets with the Find My Tracking Card included at a discount. 

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PSA: Your Switch 2 might be displaying remaining battery power incorrectly – here’s how to fix it

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In our continued efforts to ensure your Switch 2 experience is a smooth one, today we are touching on the “Battery Charge Indicator” issue Nintendo has identified. Over on the official support page for Switch 2, Nintendo is suggesting that some Switch 2 console units are experiencing some minor issues with regards to the “Battery Charge Indicator or Percentage Displays” – here’s how to fix it. 

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Burton Goods launches new Slim Leather Magnetic Case for M4 iPad Pro [Exclusive launch deal]

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Exclusive/15% off

Today one of our favorite leather Apple gear accessory makers is announcing its first new launch of 2025 with the all-new Burton Goods Slim Magnetic Leather iPad Case for Apple’s M4 iPad Pro. Now available for purchase in the 11- and 13-inch sizes, you can also use our exclusive BG15 code at checkout the knock 15% off your order. Head below for a closer look. 

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Now shipping: Arc’s new metal Pulse case for AirPods Pro 2 opens with a Zippo-style “ping”

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Buy now/Arc for AirPods

Update 6/10: The sweet new Arc Pulse AirPods case is now shipping.

Arc has been among the more popular options around here for folks looking for its special brand of stylish, unique, and ultra minimalist iPhone bumper case solutions, but today it is stepping outside the smartphone space for the first time with its all-new Arc Pulse for AirPods Pro 2 (it also works with AirPods Pro 1). Pre-orders are now live and you can get more details below.

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Nintendo just revealed the all-new Splatoon Raiders exclusively for Switch 2

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While it might not be the new 3D Mario Switch 2 you are waiting for, today Nintendo is officially revealing the new Splatoon Raiders. Officially dubbed the first first-ever Splatoon spinoff game, Raiders is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside a FREE update for Splatoon 3 and you can check the debut trailer and all of the details below. 

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Tested: Satechi’s aluminum and tempered glass Find My wallet card is the most gorgeous model you can buy

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Satechi recently expanded its collection of FindAll accessories with its new Find My-equipped Keychain, Luggage Tag, Glasses Case, and the wallet Card we are taking a closer look at today. The brand’s Find My passport holder was hit around here last year – it has remained my go-to solution ever since – and I have high hopes for the new Satechi FindAll Card too. Head below for my hands-ion impressions. 

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gadgetnewsonline News Weekly recap – Switch 2 review/setup details, Resident Evil 9, PS5 fight stick, latest LEGO releases, more

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gadgetnewsonline/News Weekly

Welcome to gadgetnewsonline News Weekly – your go-to spot to catch up on the latest new product releases, features, and hands-on reviews. This weekly roundup collects all of the coolest new gadgets, the most interesting updates in the world of tech, and more from the past week, and organizes it into a single handy reading list for you to sift through every Sunday morning. This week it was all about Switch 2 – hands-on videos, PSA details, games – alongside the reveal of Resident Evil Requiem, Summer Game Fest 2025, the latest LEGO reveals, and more.

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Heads up! gadgetnewsonline now has confirmation that Walmart has a Switch 2 re-stock going live tonight

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Switch 2

Update 6/7: The re-stock units went live last night and, you guessed it, quickly went out of stock shortly thereafter. Stay locked to gadgetnewsonline for more updates.

gadgetnewsonline has it on good authority that Walmart will have a re-stock of Nintendo Switch 2 units tonight! We unfortunately do not have an exact time as to when this might happen but you’ll want to stay locked to our X (Twitter) feed for updates the minute the consoles go live

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Summer Game Fest 2025 goes live today – the biggest gaming event of the year: 2 hours of reveals, world premieres, more

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Live/Summer Game Fest

Summer Game Fest 2025 is set to take the stage today for lengthy live stream directly from YouTube Theater in California. The fifth annual gaming showcase has quickly become one of, if not, the biggest event of the gaming calendar (save for the Switch 2 bonanza this year of course), and it is once again set to debut hours worth of game reveals, world premieres, updates, and much more. 

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All of the new Switch 2 game releases still in-stock + FREE upgrades, new eShop sales, and more

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In-stock/FREE+

We are now onto day 2 of the Switch 2 launch. We saw another short blast of console availability early this morning at Target (we will keep a close eye throughout the day for more), but we wanted to once again highlight all of the new Switch 2 releases that are still in stock (at the time of writing) as well as touch down to inform folks about a couple new eShop sales that went live over the last 12 hours or so: the Devolver Digital event from $2.50 loaded with some brilliant indies and the Monster Hunter eShop sale from $10. But now it’s on to the Switch 2 games  now available for purchase that released yesterday.

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Nintendo Switch 2 is somehow still live for purchase at Target right now

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Nintendo Switch 2 is now available at Target, including both the Nintendo Switch 2 Console and Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle. While it wasn’t the midnight ET we and other folks thought it might be – it took until a few hours later for Target’s listings to go live but they are still holding strong if you’re looking to grab a console this morning and they might not (probably won’t) last for much longer. Go, go, go! 

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Nintendo Switch 2 now available for purchase online!

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Go, go, go!/Now live!

Update 6/6 at 4:15 a.m.: Nintendo Switch 2 now available at Target, including the console only and the Mario Kart World bundle:

Nintendo Switch 2 has now officially released and is available for purchase online (or will be very soon – midnight ET). Years in the making, and years of waiting, it has finally happened and the next-generation of Nintendo gaming is now out in the wild. If you’re not picking up your pre-order in-store, waiting for it to land on your doorstep tomorrow morning, or lining up to buy one on location right now, Walmart and others now have the new console up for sale!

Walmart will be your best source to buy one tonight:

Walmart – Nintendo Switch 2 launch

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Switch 2 consoles scheduled to go live online again tonight, here’s what you need to know

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Update 6/6 at 4:15 a.m.: Nintendo Switch 2 now available at Target, including the console only and the Mario Kart World bundle – delivery by Monday, July 9 (at the time of writing):

Switch 2 finally released early this morning at midnight, and while the fresh online re-stock at retailers like Walmart, GameStop, and Costco was limited at best, not all is lost. There are additional Switch consoles scheduled to go live starting as early as later tonight and we are once again here to make sure you get a shot at them. 

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Happy Switch 2 launch day! Here’s everything Nintendo released today: Games from $15, FREE upgrades, more

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Launch Day/Switch 2

Happy Switch 2 launch day folks! I hope everyone has had a chance to secure their pre-orders or took advantage of our midnight coverage to land a console lates last night (don’t worry if you didn’t, there’s more to come tonight). It is a big day for Nintendo and there’s a whole lot more than just consoles being released today, including all of the day 1 launch games, a whole slew of accessories, and much more. So for today’s daily console games feature, we are highlighting everything Nintendo released for Switch 2 launch day. 

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Official Nintendo Switch 2 accessories back in-stock online for midnight launch: Pro Controller, Camera, more

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Accessories/In-stock

Nintendo Switch is finally ready to take the world by storm tonight for the long-awaited launch day, with consoles and the Mario Kart World bundle set to go live at Walmart once again, so let’s take a quick look at the availability on the official accessories while we are at it. 

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How to buy Nintendo Switch 2 tonight

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Tonight/Switch 2

This is it folks – Nintendo Switch 2 finally launches on June 5 and here’s how to buy one starting tomorrow night. Loads of gadgetnewsonline readers were able to score a pre-order already, but if you didn’t you will have a chance to land one in under 48 hours now. Head below for details on where and when to score a Nintendo Switch 2 starting tomorrow night.

Switch 2 at Walmart – be ready at midnight ET June 5

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