With all of these stores, we've seen the Mario Kart World bundle available in greater quantities online than the base console, which costs $50 less. But given that Mario Kart is the Switch 2's biggest launch game and retails for $80 on its own, that may not be the worst thing.

Here's a complete list of the Nintendo Switch 2's release date and pricing across all currently available regions and countries:

The new portable console sold out quickly online as retailers required pre-orders and limited sales to stop scalping. Here's how to find a Nintendo Switch 2 now.

This is also a good reminder that outside of the Switch 2 launch, this week is a great time for gaming with the recent PlayStation showcase and all the of the Summer Game Fest events coming up.

After a long wait filled with leaks, reveals, preorder stress, and hands-on events, the Nintendo Switch 2’s launch day has finally arrived around the world, including launch events at retailers like Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy, and Target.

Newer, more repairable handheld gaming consoles have prompted repair site iFixit to reconsider its original Switch rating.

One of the best Nintendo Switch 2 games available at launch has a free demo that all Switch 2 users can download from the eShop.

Editor's Note: Our review of the Nintendo Switch 2 console is currently in progress, as well as our review of Mario Kart World and review updates for games like Breath of the Wild.

Sam's Club: The Walmart-owned warehouse club had the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle on June 5. It will only be available to Sam's Club members. New members can get an annual Sam's Club membership for $25 (was $50).

Act now to get your new videogame system ASAP

The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a hiccup, at least in New York, as some GameStop customers reported purchasing damaged devices.

You can't simply go to the My Nintendo Store and buy the Switch 2. To order the Switch 2, you need to log in with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Once you do that, you can choose either a Switch 2 standalone console or the Mario Kart World bundle and then hit the confirm button to "register your interest" in ordering a Switch 2.