Zelda Switch 2 Pre-Orders in Australia: Your Game Plan

Nintendo announced the first special edition Switch 2 themed after Zelda. Here's how to pre-order it in Australia before it sells out.

Ready to dive into the next Zelda adventure? Nintendo just dropped the first special edition Switch 2, and it's a stunner. But if you're in Australia, you know the drill: pre-orders sell out fast. So, how do you make sure you snag one?

First things first, the console is a limited edition, which means it's not going to be around forever. Nintendo hasn't given us an exact release date yet, but they've hinted it's coming soon. That's your cue to start planning now.

Your best bet is to keep an eye on major Australian retailers like EB Games, JB Hi-Fi, and Big W. They usually get stock for big Nintendo releases, but they also tend to sell out within minutes. So, sign up for their newsletters, follow them on social media, and set up alerts if they have that option.

Another tip: check Nintendo's own online store. They sometimes do exclusive drops or have a separate allocation for special editions. It's worth having an account set up and your payment details saved to speed things up at checkout.

If you miss out on the initial wave, don't panic. Sometimes retailers get extra stock closer to release, or there are restocks. Keep checking back, and consider joining local gaming communities on Reddit or Facebook – they're often the first to share restock alerts.

And hey, if you're not fussed about the special edition, you can always grab a standard Switch 2 later. But for Zelda fans, this one's a collector's dream. So, are you going to try for it? Let us know in the comments!