Walmart has confirmed that the Change 2 can be accessible on its web site tonight at 9PM ET, however the first hour of availability will solely be open to paid Walmart+ members. So, as a way to probably add the brand new Nintendo console to your cart, you'll must 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's not dangerous when you think about that choosing the Change 2 from third-party retailers on Walmart will set you again virtually $800. And along with granting early entry to hard-to-find objects just like the Change 2, Walmart+ consists of a number of perks together with free supply (together with grocery and pharmacy objects), reductions on fuel purchases and even a complementary Paramount+ subscription.
Walmart can be providing each the baseline $449 Change 2 and the $499 Mario Kart World bundle. If you happen to're keen on taking the plunge, we'd advocate getting the Walmart Plus sign-up out of the best way 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 accessible by 10PM, however we wouldn't maintain our breath.
If you happen to're searching for different Change 2 distributors, take a look at our full Change 2 retailer roundup.
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