Of course, Nintendo's own online store is going to be a safe bet. Listings will likely go live as soon as Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are actually announced - but stock will move particularly quickly. This is where everyone is heading, so it can pay off to think outside the box.

Why? Because there are rumors flying everywhere that Nintendo is going to reveal the Switch 2 on Thursday, with the games and release date and improvements on the Switch. Walmart Canada Gaming might have tipped that this was happening with a two-word post on X (formerly Twitter): “Hey, Mario” and a photo of Mario peering around a curtain.

Nintendo has officially confirmed the much-anticipated Switch 2, generating excitement among gaming enthusiasts worldwide. The new console will be compatible with most existing Nintendo Switch games and will support physical cartridges from its predecessor.

Here's how the Nintendo Switch 2 could embrace Wii U and 3DS games using its new top USB-C port to provide dual-screen functionality.

However, we may have an idea of some of the third-party support Nintendo will see at launch. A new rumor suggests several high-profile games will be part of the Switch 2's launch window. This includes several games from Microsoft,

Various indie games have declared for the Switch 2, while Nintendo itself has only confirmed that a new Mario Kart game is in development for the console. In the meantime, rumors