The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially returned to Amazon’s U.S. storefront—but not in the way most shoppers hoped. Following months of scarcity and a quiet fallout between Nintendo and Amazon, the console is now listed again, but is available only through an invitation-only purchase system. Customers can request an invite for either the standalone unit or the Mario Kart World bundle. If selected, they’ll have just 22 hours to complete the purchase before the link expires.
The invite system reflects how Amazon is cautiously reintroducing the console while trying to curb scalper activity and manage limited stock. This step also signifies a reconciliation between Nintendo and Amazon, after the gaming giant previously pulled its listings from the platform in response to internal disputes over pricing policies.
Surging Demand Continues to Outpace Supply
Demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 has remained explosive since its global launch on June 5, 2025. In Japan alone, over 2.2 million applications flooded Nintendo’s lottery system for early access, far exceeding expectations. President Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged the shortfall, issuing a public apology and promising further restocks via lotteries in July.
Global sales crossed 3.5 million units within the first month, underscoring Nintendo’s challenge in meeting unprecedented demand. As traditional restocks vanish within minutes, major retailers—including Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Amazon—have leaned heavily into invite-based or lottery systems to make distribution fairer and to reduce bot-driven purchases.
While these solutions are helping to an extent, they also highlight the continued inaccessibility of the console for many would-be buyers.
Prime Day Focus Shifts to OLED Deals and Accessories
With the Nintendo Switch 2 largely unavailable for immediate purchase, Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 sale (July 8–11) has turned the spotlight onto older-generation hardware and accessories. Notably, the Nintendo Switch OLED model with neon Joy-Cons is seeing a $100 discount, bringing its price down to $249 via Woot. A bundle including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is available for $275—an attractive option for gamers not willing to wait for the Switch 2 (The Verge).
Amazon Prime Day is also offering strong deals on peripherals, such as the Samsung 512GB microSD card for $28.49 and PowerA’s wired Enhanced controller for just $19.09. Meanwhile, Amazon has quietly listed the Switch 2 Pro Controller for preorder in the U.S., giving eager fans a chance to gear up ahead of future restocks.
While many are still holding out for a Switch 2 console, these deals offer an appealing alternative in the meantime, especially for players upgrading from older hardware or expanding their accessory lineup.
Nintendo Switch 2 is officially back on Amazon, but only for those lucky enough to receive an invite. With demand still outpacing supply, buyers are urged to stay patient while restocks continue. In the meantime, Prime Day offers solid deals on the OLED model and accessories, serving as a worthy fallback for those not ready to join the invite-only waitlist.
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