The Swap 2 is coming to Walmart tonight at 9PM ET — however there is a catch

Walmart has confirmed that the Switch 2 might be accessible on its web site tonight at 9PM ET, however the first hour of availability will solely be open to paid Walmart+ members. So, to be able to doubtlessly add the brand new Nintendo console to your cart, you may should be a full Walmart+ member (free trial members aren’t eligible).

The excellent news? That privilege will solely value you $13 monthly (or $98, if you wish to make the leap for a full 12 months). That is not unhealthy when you think about that choosing the Swap 2 from third-party retailers on Walmart will set you again almost $800. And along with granting early entry to hard-to-find objects just like the Swap 2, Walmart+ consists of a number of perks together with free supply (together with grocery and pharmacy objects), reductions on gasoline purchases and even a complementary Paramount+ subscription.

Walmart might be providing each the baseline $449 Switch 2 and the $499 Mario Kart World bundle. In case you’re desirous about taking the plunge, we would suggest getting the Walmart Plus sign-up out of the way in which now, after which returning to the positioning 10 minutes earlier than the clock hits 9PM (6PM Pacific). In fact, you’ll be able to wait round to see if any are nonetheless accessible by 10PM, however we would not maintain our breath.

In case you’re in search of different Swap 2 distributors, try our full Switch 2 retailer roundup.