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You can finally buy the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US. The $450 console officially went up for sale on June 5, and several retailers have offered it both online and in-store in the week since. While millions of people have been able to snag the device, online inventory dried up fairly quickly at most stores last week and remains difficult to find today. Target and Best Buy restocked shortly after launch, but those didn't last long, and the latter required in-store pickup. You may also be able to grab a bundle at Costco if you’re a member there. Otherwise, it's slim pickings as of our latest sweep.

Broadly speaking, people had a bit more luck on launch week by venturing to a physical retail store. We can’t guarantee you’ll still be able to snag a Switch 2 the old-fashioned way, but it’s worth checking if a local Target, Best Buy, Walmart or GameStop — the four official retailers Nintendo lists on its store page — still has consoles in stock. Either way, if you're still on the hunt, we’ve rounded up all of the latest information we could find on how to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 and where you can pick one up.

Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2

Walmart also began online purchases at midnight ET on June 5. Currently, the Mario Kart World bundle is out of stock, while the console alone is listed for much higher than its standard $450 price tag — with limited quantities available. We wouldn't recommend buying these; instead, wait for the console to be listed at its regular MSRP. Naturally, the world's largest retailer is also selling the console at its brick-and-mortar locations, though the company has noted that quantities are limited and inventory will vary by location.

Best Buy began selling the Switch 2 at its retail locations on June 5. It previously said it wouldn't sell the handheld at its online store during launch week, but it made additional consoles available on June 11 around 12PM ET. That restock lasted for the better part of an hour and required in-store pickup, but the device is now sold out again.

Target had the Switch 2 in stores on June 5 and restocked its online inventory for at least a couple of hours starting around 3:30AM ET on June 6. It then had another restock on June 12 around 2:30PM ET, but that appears to have died out in less than an hour. It still looks to be fully sold out as we write this, but you should see if there's any stock at the stores closest to you just to be safe.

GameStop has advertised in-store availability, though exactly how much stock your local store may have will vary by location. Online, the device has been unavailable for the past week, with the listings for the base console and Mario Kart bundle now pointing to a "Find a Store" page. We saw a $625 bundle that includes Mario Kart World, a microSD Express card and a few other accessories pop up a bit more frequently than the standard SKUs, but it's no longer listed (and it was kind of a raw deal anyway).

You may still have some luck at certain membership-based retailers. A Mario Kart World bundle at Costco that includes a 12-month Switch Online subscription has gone in and out of stock since launch day. Sam's Club has had a bundle without the Switch Online sub as well, though it's out of stock now. We also saw the console at BJ's early on June 5, but it's no longer live there.

Verizon briefly had the Switch 2 available on launch day, but that's dried up, and only those with Verizon service were able to order.

Amazon hasn't had any form of Switch 2 listing on its website, nor has it listed first-party Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World. The company didn't take pre-orders for the Switch 2 either, so it's unclear if and when it will sell the device.

Newegg has listed the Switch 2 on its site for several weeks, but it's given no indication as to when it'll begin sales. It previous showed a couple listings from a third-party seller, but at massively inflated prices.

With all of these stores, we've seen the Mario Kart World bundle available in greater quantities online than the base console, which costs $50 less. But given that Mario Kart is the Switch 2's biggest launch game and retails for $80 on its own, that may not be the worst thing.

Nintendo, meanwhile, is only offering the Switch 2 via an invite system. This requires you to have been a Switch Online member for at least 12 months and logged at least 50 hours of Switch 1 playtime as of April 2. It can't hurt to sign up if you meet the criteria, but don't expect it to bear fruit immediately — it's taken weeks for many people who registered in April to receive their invite.

You can find a list of every Switch 2 retail listing we could find below. Just be aware that this is meant to be a reference, not a rundown of everywhere the device is available right this second.

Where to buy Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle:

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Costco (membership required)

Sam's Club (membership required)

Verizon (service required)

Where to buy Switch 2:

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

BJ's (membership required)

Verizon (service required)

Where to buy Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories

Nintendo is selling a number of Switch 2 accessories alongside the console, from its (pricey) Pro Controller to cases to cameras for the new GameChat feature. Most of these became available on June 5. The same goes for games like Mario Kart World and the Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Another big Switch 2 release, Donkey Kong Bananza, won't be available until mid-July but is still up for pre-order now.

As of Friday afternoon, just about all Switch 2 games are broadly available. Stock for the accessories remains a little spottier, but most devices are still available at multiple retailers. Nintendo's official Switch 2 carrying cases have bee the main exceptions, so you may need to look to third-party alternatives if you want some protection for your console right away.

Mario Kart World ($80)

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Walmart

GameStop

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Target

Donkey Kong Bananza ($70)

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Walmart

GameStop

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Costco (membership required)

Additional Switch 2 games

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Amazon

Walmart

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Samsung microSD Express Card (256GB) for Nintendo Switch 2 ($60)

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Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

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Amazon

Joy-Con 2 bundle ($95)

Nintendo

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

Target

Switch 2 Pro Controller ($85)

Nintendo (invite required)

Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

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Costco ($75, membership required)

Switch 2 Camera ($55)

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Walmart

GameStop

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Hori Nintendo Switch 2 Piranha Plant Camera ($60)

Best Buy

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Amazon

Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip ($40)

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Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

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Joy-Con 2 Wheels (set of 2) ($25)

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Walmart

GameStop

Best Buy

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Switch 2 All-in-One Carrying Case ($85)

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Walmart

GameStop

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Switch 2 Carrying Case and Screen Protector ($40)

Nintendo (invite required)

Walmart

GameStop

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Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set ($120)

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Nintendo GameCube Controller for Switch 2 ($65)

Nintendo (Switch Online required)

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This isn’t just about pop-ups; it’s about protecting your privacy."NordVPN certainly isn't alone in taking a strong stance against WhatsApp's ad features.Your messages may not stay as private as you thinkMarijus Briedis, NordVPNAs AI, tech, and privacy expert Luiza Jarovsky pointed out, personalized ads are unlikely to be a feature WhatsApp users would want or enjoy seeing in a private app."Either Meta is desperate for more revenue sources, or they just don't care. It's against common sense to introduce personalized ads in a private messaging environment," she wrote in a tweet, warning that "we'll likely see hundreds of creepy examples."Austria-based digital group Noyb has then questioned the legality of such a plan in the EU – under the GDPR and DMA's freely given consent provision – and now threatens Meta with a legal complaint."Without freely given consent, linking data and showing personalized advertising is clearly illegal. Meta has already introduced a 'Pay or Okay' approach on Instagram and Facebook, without the Irish data protection authority or the EU Commission taking any effective action against it. We suspect that Meta will do the same with WhatsApp," said Noyb's chairman and lawyer, Max Scherm.Use Signal. We promise, no AI clutter, no surveillance ads—whatever the rest of the industry does. We lead we don’t follow❤️ pic.twitter.com/11naKMBLlwJune 17, 2025Experts suggest that worried users should start looking for more private alternatives."If you’re uncomfortable with being tracked, you do have options," said Briedis. "Privacy shouldn’t be treated as a luxury. It should be the baseline."If you're looking to ditch WhatsApp, I recommend checking out either Signal, Session, or Threema.All three messaging apps come with default end-to-end encryption protection across all your messages and calls, without ads. 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An external IT partner to Scania lost its login credentials through an infostealerThe hackers used the password to access Scania and steal filesThey asked the company for money, and later offered the archive for saleSwedish automotive manufacturer Scania has confirmed suffering a cyberattack which saw it lose sensitive customer data.Security researchers Hackmanac found a new thread on a dark web forum, in which a database allegedly stolen from ‘insurance.scania.com’ was being offered for sale to an exclusive buyer for an unknown sum of money.“hi guys. we hacked new target and selling full attachment of 'insurance.scania.com'. Full attached files is 34,000 and first time hacked + just will 1 hand sell,” the ad, published in both English and Russian, reads. “few pic attached with remarks (for no one cant copy and scam people).”Save up to 52% off Lifelock Identity Theft Protection!Your personal info is in endless places. And any one of them could accidentally expose you to identity theft. That's why LifeLock monitors hundreds of millions of data points a second for identity theft. LifeLock. For the threats you can't control.Preferred partner (What does this mean?)View DealSupply chain attackAfter the thread was posted, Scania confirmed the authenticity of the claims, saying it was breached in late May 2025 as part of a supply chain attack which originated at an external IT partner."We can confirm there has been a security related incident in the application "insurance.scania.com", the application is provided by an external IT partner," a Scania spokesperson said."On the 28th and 29th of May, a perpetrator used credentials for a legitimate external user to gain access to a system used for insurance purposes; our current assumption is that the credentials used by the perpetrator were leaked by a password stealer malware.""Using the compromised account, documents related to insurance claims were downloaded."Although the company did not detail what information was found in the stolen files, it’s safe to assume that it is sensitive, possibly financial, or medical. The number of affected individuals is also unknown for now.After stealing the archives, the threat actor tried to extort Scania for money, reaching out on multiple occasions and demanding a ransom. Since it ended up offering the database for sale on the dark web, we can assume that the company declined the generous offer.Via BleepingComputerYou might also likeInfostealers on the rise: the latest concern for organizational defensesTake a look at our guide to the best authenticator appWe've rounded up the best password managers

Earlier this year, Framework announced it was making a smaller, 12-inch laptop and a beefy desktop to go alongside its 13- and 16-inch notebooks. A few months later, and the former has arrived, putting the same modular, repairable laptop into a slightly smaller body. Unlike its bigger siblings, the Laptop 12 is a 12.2-inch touchscreen convertible clad in brightly colored plastic. It’s aimed at students, with a focus on robustness and quality you won’t see in the usual machines you find at the top of the bargain list. My initial impression is that it’s a damn charming piece of gear, but I immediately wonder how many kids in school will actually get to use this thing given it’s far pricier than its competitors.

Laptop 12 is the first Framework machine clad entirely in ABS plastic, available in black, pink, lavender, gray and green. As soon as you open the packaging, you’ll be instantly charmed by its look and feel given how different it is from the rest of the market. My green and off-white review unit (which the company calls “Sage”) stands out from the crowd almost by default. Framework founder Nirav Patel has long harbored dreams of bringing back the translucent and colorful aesthetics found in Nintendo’s Game Boy Color. Here, the 12 reminds me of the OLPC XO or one of the fancier LeapFrog “computers” that glowed up when you weren’t looking.

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Its footprint isn’t dramatically smaller than the 13-inch model, but because it doesn’t taper like its bigger sibling, it feels a lot chunkier. The chassis has a metal frame clad in two layers of plastic that, the company promises, will take whatever shocks and bumps you throw at it. It also has the same quartet of expansion card slots, which are now available in a variety of colors if you want things to match (or clash). Plus, all of those cards can be shared with the other Framework machines since they’re all, mercifully, uniform size.

Framework clearly learned from making its bigger machines, adding several quality of life tweaks to the 12 for both daily use and repair. The folks who regularly open and close their Framework laptop will instantly spot the changes that will make things a lot easier. For a start, the input cover is held in place with more screws (eight, compared to the 13’s five), which better balances tension across the surface area. The input cover now slots into grooves on the front of the deck, making it easier to place than the 13. More importantly, the input cover connects to the mainboard via pogo pins rather than with a ribbon cable. I don’t think I’ve ever damaged a ribbon cable myself, but it’s always a worry if someone tries to yank off the lid without first disconnecting it from the mainboard.

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Rather than screwing the SSD in place, Framework now uses a hinged plastic clip that you press in to secure the drive. Similarly, there’s a little flip-down plastic cover to protect the RAM, with a large printed reminder to flip it back once you’ve installed the DIMM. Naturally, the board layout has changed, as has the battery — to a smaller, 50Wh cell — so the mainboard and battery won’t work with its slightly larger sibling.

(Aside: If you’re a hobbyist hoping the 12-inch mainboard will be dramatically smaller than the 13-inch model to make smaller projects, expect to be disappointed. It is smaller, but not by such a significant degree that you probably wouldn’t rather just use the 13-inch model instead.)

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The power button has been moved from the keyboard to the right side of the deck, next to the expansion card slots. There’s no fingerprint reader, either, which is one of several omissions you can attribute to “cost saving,” “this is a machine made for kids” or both.

Would-be buyers get the choice of a 13th-generation Core i3-1315U or a Core i5-1334U, which can support up to 48GB of DDR5 RAM, albeit only at the slower DDR5-5200. You can throw in an M.2 SSD with up to 2TB of storage, and if that’s not enough, you can get an additional 256GB or 1TB unit to sit in one of the laptop’s four expansion card slots.

Patel knows enough about keyboards and trackpads not to mess with what works, and what people like. The keyboard and touchpad are as robust and pleasing to use as you find on the 13-inch model. I’m not sure yet, but I might actually prefer typing on the 12-inch keyboard compared to the 13’s, maybe because of the former’s all-plastic build and the slightly louder, punchier keyclicks.

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This machine was offered as a better, longer-lasting and more sustainable alternative to those dirt-cheap laptops sold to kids and students. But while everything already mentioned is more than good enough, we soon start to see where the cost-saving trims have been made. This is the first Framework to ship with a touchscreen, which is a 12.2-inch, 1,920 x 1,200 glossy LCD with a max brightness of 400 nits. In short, it’s the same sort of screen you’ll find on a lot of lower-end notebooks and so adjust your expectations accordingly. The gloss is an occupational hazard given it’s a touchscreen, but the weaker backlight means you’ll deal with the usual high-reflections and washed-out view in bright light.

Framework is presently developing its own stylus, but until that launches, the laptop is compatible with any USI 2.0 or MPP 2.0 stylus. You’ll have to source your own right now, and for the review, I was supplied with a Metapen M2 for testing. So far, however, I’ve found the pen experience to be more than a little frustrating, with the palm rejection a big issue. It needs a tweak — and I’m sure it’ll be addressed swiftly — given the amount of times I prodded open a menu or closed a window with the flesh on the side of my hand.

Similarly, the 2-megapixel webcam is a big step down from the 9.2-megapixel sensor found in the 13-inch model. Again, you can expect the same washed out, artifact-heavy video as you would find in many other low-cost laptop cameras.

Framework has worked to improve its sound quality over the last few years but the size of the 12’s chassis is a limiting factor. The pair of 2W speakers here are tinny and quiet even at full volume, but at least they don’t rattle or vibrate with heavy bass.

My review unit was equipped with a Core i5 with 16GB RAM, and it was more than able to handle the sort of stuff you’d expect to perform on a machine of this class. Writing the bulk of this review, watching videos, viewing and tweaking images are all well within this machine’s reach. Hell, I even managed to get Hardspace: Shipbreaker to play, but not very well, and while Fortnite does run, it’s janky enough to not be worth your while. Again, tweaked drivers will likely tidy those issues up, but I suspect this machine doesn’t have enough grunt for doom room gamers.

Of course, it’s a Framework laptop, so you can already guess the one major issue that pops up whenever you put the silicon under load. As usual, the fan noise is pretty noticeable when the hardware temperature rises, and I wouldn’t recommend you using this thing on your lap. And you should expect to have this thing plugged in for the duration of your time using it, as the battery life isn’t stellar. If you’re using this to run any sort of demanding app or game, you won’t get more than four hours on a single charge.

Pricing and the competition

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Right now, you can only buy the pre-built edition in black, with the DIY version the only place you can pick your chassis color. It’s available in gray, lavender, bubblegum and sage, and I’d heartily recommend you picking any of those options over the standard black. The pre-built edition starts at $799 with an Intel Core i3-1315U, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD and Windows 11 Home. If you want to step that up to the higher-end Performance model with an i5-1334U, 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, it’ll set you back $1,049. On the other hand, you can pick up the DIY edition for $549 (for the i3) or $699 (for the i5), leaving you to source your own RAM, SSD and OS.

I’ll admit I’m struggling to work out what the Framework 12’s competitors are, since this is a tricky machine. When announced, the company said it was an alternative to the sort of entry-level laptops bought for kids and students, which are “janky, locked-down, disposable, underpowered and frankly, boring.” This means it’s going up against $500 notebooks and Chromebooks, the likes of which you’ll normally find on sale at Best Buy. The ones that, you know, have a reputation for surviving until a week after the warranty expires, leaving you out of pocket until the next sale.

From a utilitarian perspective, the higher price is offset by the knowledge it should outlast every other computer in your kids’ cohort. Not only is it durable and repairable, but you should be able to swap out the mainboard in two or three years’ time to keep pace with technology. But, by that same utilitarian argument, you could just as easily pick up a refurbished Framework 13 with a Core i5-1340P, when available, for just $779.

Wrap-up

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I’m fond of the Framework Laptop 12 because I can easily see it having a place in my life when I’m on the go. It’s cute, good-looking and small enough you could easily throw it into a bag when you’re in a hurry. The durability of the chassis and repairability, plus the swappable expansion cards, means it should run for years and years. And it’s fun! I love the idea of a little laptop that stands out against the endless rows of cheap black plastic or silver aluminum notebooks.

Those dirt-cheap notebooks built with low-end parts and sold to kids and students for $300 or so aren’t much good for anything. If you want quality, you’ll need to cough up for it, and this will at least last for years without endless replacements.

But. The limited performance and battery life here gives me pause and I’m not sure a machine that, right now, needs a stretch to run Fortnite would be too popular. My gut tells me Framework had intended to sell this for less before tariffs pushed the prices up beyond what made sense. But as a consequence, the Framework Laptop 12 falls between two stools: Not cheap enough to be compelling to the price-sensitive buyers and not powerful enough for people with bigger budgets. Unless you happen to have a spare SSD, RAM and Windows license kicking around that’ll bring the cost down to sticker price. My gut tells me that this laptop’s real audience will be adults looking for a quirky second device to take on the go.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/framework-laptop-12-review-doing-the-right-thing-comes-at-a-cost-150014067.html?src=rss

Mario Kart World patch notes have arrived, detailing the latest updates to the game. There are bug fixes too, cleaning up some of the rough edges on certain maps, and fixing an issue with items not being used correctly. The latest patch notes are the first in an upcoming schedule of regular updates to Mario Kart World, so you'll want to stay up to date with the state of the game's latest version.Now that Mario Kart World is here, alongside the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, there's plenty to keep you busy until the next big Switch 2 exclusive arrives. Having now spent 40 hours playing Mario Kart World, I've been impressed by how few bugs I've encountered. Still, Nintendo has recently pushed an update live, detailed in the latest patch notes.Here's the latest patch notes for Mario Kart World, focusing on bug fixes now that the game is out and in the hands of players. As new updates go live, this page will be updated.Update (June 18, 2025): Detailed latest patch notes that arrived June 17, 2025.Mario Kart World latest patch notes(Image credit: Nintendo)The latest patch notes for Mario Kart World arrived June 17, 2025. You can read the full list of changes below:Fixed an issue where items were no longer able to be used.Fixed an issue where sometimes controls were inoperable when selecting a character and trying to start Free Roam from the “Free Roam” map.Fixed an issue where sometimes the game shut down when watching replay after a race.Fixed an issue where sometimes the game shut down after a race in “Online Play.”Fixed an issue where rate fluctuations were sometimes displayed incorrectly in “Knockout Tour” and “Online Play.”Fixed an issue where it was easy for a communication error to occur when trying to join Friends playing “VS Race” or “Battle” in “Online Play.”Fixed an issue where you sometimes slipped through the wall before the finish line of “DK Spaceport.”Fixed an issue where you sometimes couldn’t return to correct position after falling off the course between “Airship Fortress” and “Bowser’s Castle” while gliding.The changes listed above have now been added to Mario Kart World. To ensure your game is up to date, check the "update" tab from the Mario Kart World game tile on your home screen. There will no doubt be future patches, so stay tuned for updates to this page.Mario Kart patch notes archive(Image credit: Nintendo)Below, you'll find the previous patch notes added to Mario Kart World as part of an update on June 4, 2025. It focused on pushing online play live, adding CameraPlay, and other features ahead of launch the following day.Enabled CameraPlay.A compatible USB camera (sold separately) is required for CameraPlay.Players can turn camera ON or OFF in Multiplayer and Online Play modes.When the camera is ON, the player’s face is displayed during the race.Enabled Online Play.Enabled LAN Play.From the title screen if you press the L Stick and hold both the L Button and R Button, Wireless Play will change to LAN Play.Enabled players to upload and download ghost data in Time Trials.Enabled display of icons of players in close proximity in Free Roam.Increased number of characters you can select from the start.Improved operability when 3 or more players are playing in Multiplayer.Eliminated time limit for choosing courses when playing Wireless Play or LAN Play.Enabled display of update version on title screen.Mario Kart World FAQ(Image credit: Nintendo)What is the latest version of Mario Kart World?The latest version of Mario Kart World is "1.1.1", added as part of an update on June 17, 2025.How do I update Mario Kart World?To update Mario Kart World, head to the homepage using the Home button. You then want to scroll over to the Mario Kart World game tile and press the "+" button. From here, you can select "Software Update" and then "Via the Internet". This will tell you whether your version of Mario Kart World needs an update. If it does, you can then set it downloading, and it'll all apply automatically. Note that you will need to be connected to the internet to do so.You Might Also Like...3 chargers I’ve tested and recommend for giving your Nintendo Switch 2’s battery life a boostMissed out on a Nintendo Switch 2? Here's why the original Switch console might still be worth a look insteadUpcoming Switch 2 games to play in 2025