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

Walmart has confirmed that the Switch 2 will likely be out there on its website tonight at 9PM ET, however the first hour of availability will solely be open to paid Walmart+ members. So, so as 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 per thirty days (or $98, if you wish to make the leap for a full yr). That is not dangerous when you think about that choosing the Change 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 Change 2, Walmart+ contains 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 will likely be providing each the baseline $449 Switch 2 and the $499 Mario Kart World bundle. In the event you’re focused on taking the plunge, we would advocate getting the Walmart Plus sign-up out of the way in which now, after which returning to the location 10 minutes earlier than the clock hits 9PM (6PM Pacific). After all, you may wait round to see if any are nonetheless out there by 10PM, however we would not maintain our breath.

In the event you’re on the lookout for different Change 2 distributors, take a look at our full Switch 2 retailer roundup.