Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are officially live at Nintendo's online store — but only if you've received an invite. As advertised, the My Nintendo Store began sending out Switch 2 pre-order invites on Thursday to those who previously registered their interest and meet the company's " priority criteria .

Some retailers are randomly canceling Nintendo Switch 2 preorders without any warning, so check yours as soon as possible.

If you were one of the lucky few to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder when they went live, it might be a good idea to manage your excitement, because you may not be so lucky anymore. First spotted by Vice,