Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are still rolling on in the UK, with ShopTo's current drop very much on the cards.
Unfortunately, everyone else is still waiting. That's because the US was clobbered with a delay on Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders following the initial April 9 date was revealed, and that's because the brand wanted to assess the impact of tariffs introduced toward the beginning of the month (though it seems that Canada may be getting pre-orders on April 23 if Bluesky sleuths are to be believed, so could the same be true of the US?). I'd half anticipated the UK being hit with the same issue, but apparently not - things have gone as planned across the pond, from April 8 as originally promised.
To translate, that means it's all systems go when it comes to Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the United Kingdom. While it's been very changeable and swift action is needed when Nintendo Switch 2 stock does drop, there have been some retailers that've outperformed everyone else so are worth keeping an eye on. I'll go into more detail below, but UK readers should watch Very, Argos, and EE very closely. Each of them has provided a regular spate of restocks across the last week, and Very and Argos actually held onto units for a while.
Anyway. I've been tracking hard-to-find pre-orders to over five years now, starting at the frontlines of the PS5 and Xbox Series X console launches. That was a trial by fire, but it taught me how to find stock in even the most desperate of times and, crucially, how to get it those consoles to checkout quickly. I'm tracking all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order updates right here, between UK restocks and US timeline updates. However, you'll also find all my top tips for making the most of each drop on this page as well.
Quick Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order links
- ShopTo: In stock ✅
- Ebuyer: Check for stock
- EE: Check for stock
- Argos: Check for stock
- Very: Check for stock
- Amazon: Check for stock
- The Game Collection: Check for stock
- Currys: Check for stock
- Nintendo: Check for stock
- Game: Check for stock
April 9 should have been the day that US Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live, but things are officially delayed across the pond. Many of the retailers below are offering updates via email notifications, though, which is well worth it to stay in the loop.
- Amazon: Check for updates
- Best Buy: Check for updates
- Walmart: Check for updates
- GameStop: Check for updates
- Nintendo: Check for updates
- Target: Check for updates
I started tracking high-demand pre-orders back when the PS5 and Xbox Series X first launched and have covered everything from the PS Portal to 30th Anniversary limited edition runs since then. I know which retailers to watch for new stock drops, when those restocks are likely to happen, and how to make sure you finish up with a console in your hands on day one.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK
Check for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US
When will Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders go live in the US?
Nintendo originally delayed its Switch 2 pre-orders in the US on April 4 and has more recently pushed Canadian pre-orders back as well. We're still waiting on updates as to when the new handheld will be available in the US, and haven't received any new information since then.
There was a flurry of excitement last week, when a May 8 date was unearthed on the Nintendo website. However, this date has been in play since before the delays were introduced and simply reflects the date Nintendo will send its own invitations out. It remains to be seen whether that timeline still holds, but we should hear more information about when US Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will land before that date at least.
Interesting, and as revealed by a Bluesky user who's trawled a load of Canadian retailers, the Canada pre-order date seems like it might be April 23. Because it's just across the border, maybe that means we can expect the US to follow suit around a similar time.
Will tariffs raise the price of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US?
There's another dimension to this delay; price. Nintendo pushed that US pre-order date back to assess the implications of new tariffs on goods imported into the country, a price rise that may well hurt. Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 would launch at $449.99 in the US, with a $499.99 bundle, but many are now questioning whether we'll see those numbers shift in the coming weeks.
It's not out of the realm of possibility. The Nintendo Switch 2 is manufactured in China and Vietnam, with the former currently facing a 145% tariff (at the time of writing) and the latter has been hit with a 46% tariff. It should also be noted that Nintendo has historically been an outlier in the console market.
Whereas Sony and Microsoft accept a loss on each console sold in order to turn higher profits on software, Nintendo was selling every original Switch console at a profit. If the company wants to continue doing that we could see even higher final costs. Thankfully, analysts have predicted that Nintendo will be selling the Switch 2 at a loss.
There are a lot of moving parts to this question. Reports are emerging that Nintendo has been stockpiling supplies from Vietnam (which is cheaper to import from), and the recent tariff pause could give the brand more time to get more devices into the country. It's a short term solution, though - even if the first batch of units are cheaper to import, they will likely be priced according to longer term tariffs, to avoid a price increase later on.
Should you pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2?
If you're in the UK, you're faced with a very different question altogether. Whether or not you should pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 depends on the games you want to play. If you know you'll need to be on Mario Kart World as soon as it launches, I'd get your order in as soon as possible. Stock is holding out well in the pre-order stage, but I wouldn't bank on day one supplies in the same way. Considering we're unlikely to see a different price on release day (or for a long time afterwards), a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order is well worth it for day-oners.
If none of the launch titles speak to you, and you've already got a Nintendo Switch or OLED model, you're not going to get too much out of the newer device. Yes, 4K resolutions are looking good and that extra mouse functionality took me by surprise when I went hands-on with the device last week, but at its core this is a functionally identical device if you're playing older games.
Discounts are unlikely to hit any time soon, though. It took the original console years to see a price cut in the US or UK, and considering the current tariff situation I wouldn't expect to see a saving until at least 2026. If you're holding off for a lower price, it likely won't be worth it.
Live updates
And we're done for the day - see you tomorrow!
All good things must come to an end at some point, dear reader, and I'll be taking my leave of this guide shortly. Don't worry though, because I'll be back tomorrow for more Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order shenanigans! Just be aware that the blog will be unmanned for a bit until tomorrow morning.
In the meantime, UK folks should keep an eye on those ShopTo bundles that still seem available, as well as watching out for EE, Argos, and Very. In my experience, those have been the most reliable to date.
Have a great evening everyone, and thanks so much for following along! I hope some of you managed to walk away with a Switch 2 pre-order. Now, time to break out our OG Switch and crack on with our backlog...
Which of the ShopTo bundles should you buy?
I've already discussed the value of the current ShopTo bundles a few hours ago, and it basically boiled down to both combos saving you a fiver compared to purchasing everything separately (until the cheaper offer upped its price, that is). So, which is more worthwhile?
The first and less expensive option gets you a travel kit (with a case) and the official camera to go with your shiny new Switch 2. Following the price change earlier this afternoon, you're not really saving anything anymore - so it all comes down to value. To be frank, I'm still not convinced by the camera. Unless you think you'll be using it a lot online when playing games with friends or family, I don't see the point in shelling out that much for something you may not get loads of use from. And as for the case, I think you'll be able to get similar options for less closer to the time.
That leads us to the second bundle with extra controllers and a charging dock for them. While it's more expensive up front, it is more handy. To start with, it feels like most people will make use of extra controllers for the inevitable Mario Kart tournaments that'll be gracing living rooms across the world before long. What's more, it can be a pain making sure all those controllers are charged at once seeing as you can normally only charge two via the console itself. As such, the dock is helpful too.
With that in mind, I'd suggest getting your hands on the bigger bundle purely because it'll be better value long-term.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
Canada pre-order dates revealed?
Sound the alarm everyone, because it seems like we have intel on Canadian Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders... which could, in turn, give us an idea of what to expect for the US. According to a user on Bluesky (linked here) who trawled a load of Canadian retailers, their pre-orders should go live on April 23. Subject to change, of course. If things are getting rolling just across the border, does that mean the US could also see stock beginning to appear from April 23?
There's no way to know for sure, and to say otherwise would be a total guess, but I'd certainly advise keeping an eye out around April 23.
Mouse mode
Wondering why you'd pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, and what it does differently to the original Switch? Something I've found really interesting about its new features is the mouse mode, and that's definitely not included on the old Switch. This is a drastically different way to play a console game, and it's featured in the likes of Metroid Prime 4 for greater accuracy or control. Will I still prefer to use my Pro Controller when blasting aliens? You betcha. But it's a cool gimmick nonetheless.
A summary of today's Switch 2 pre-order action so far
Let's have a quick catch-up as to what's happened so far today, shall we?
At the time of writing, we're still waiting for US Switch 2 pre-orders to go live... but the UK has had much better luck. To be precise, ShopTo stock is live and kicking with a couple of bundles that put together accessories and the standard console. These have been knocking around since earlier this morning, and they show no signs of letting up.
Everywhere else is dead quiet, though. None of the other retailers I've checked have given us so much as a whiff of Switch 2 action, but that may change before the day is out. Keep an eye on those stores!
What's old is new
So, should you pre-order the Switch 2 ports that bring Switch games to the new console? I'm in two minds on how to do it.
There are a couple of different ways to get Switch 2 versions of your old games, like the two Legend of Zelda titles Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom; you can either purchase the specific Switch 2 version which is obviously less faff, or use your old Switch cart and grab an upgrade pack. I'm not sure what the latter's price will be, but I'd probably recommend going with that option - e.g. using your old carts or buying one second-hand so long as you can find it for less than the full price game, upgrade included. Honestly, that'll be the decider. Switch games are notorious for holding their price, and if the upgrade pack is a significant amount, you may end up paying more for a second-hand copy along with the Switch 2 upgrade.
Checking in
Let's check back in with the ShopTo stock, shall we? The retailer has been offering Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders on bundles combining a variety of accessories with the console, and they're still showing as available. A lot of people are apparently looking at the listings as well, with ShopTo noting that around 2,000 of you are checking out the cheaper option.
Honestly, I don't know how much longer this will last. Stores typically get more bundle stock than of the consoles by themselves, but even so, these have held firm for hours now. I imagine their luck will run out soon.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
The first thing I'd pre-order for Switch 2 would be the Pro Controller
The first thing I'd be looking to add to my setup is the Switch 2 Prop Controller, which you can pre-order from Very and Argos right now.
That's because I'm a traditional gamepad fan. Don't get me wrong, I love a motion mini-game but I generally tend to find myself playing a Switch as I would any other console when it's docked. That's with a set of buttons and thumbsticks in front of me, not dual-wielding two separate gamepads.
That means I know my way around a Pro Controller, and as soon as I went hands-on with the new model I knew it would be at the top of my shopping list. It feels nicer in the hand, with a matte finish that makes the previous generation feel cheap and plasticky by comparison, but it's still got a solid weight to it.
The sticks also feel a little tighter with a smoother turn. I can forget all that, though, because we finally have back buttons for additional inputs that can keep your thumbs firmly on the sticks themselves. That's the standout feature of Ninty's new controller for me, and it's certainly been a long time coming.
Camera problems
Want to save a bit of cash on accessories? You can currently grab a pre-order for the Hori Switch 2 Camera - the one made to look like a Piranha Plant, which is dang adorable - for £34.99 at Very. Would I recommend doing it in lieu of the official one, though? Eh, probably not. Even though it's absolutely adorable and would make any fan squeal, it has a very low resolution of 640 × 480. By contrast, the official Switch 2 Camera (which is £49.99 at Very right now) is 1080p. That's a whole lot better, so I'd say is well worth the extra £15.
Some expert advice
The ShopTo bundles are still going strong, but if that doesn't tickle your fancy, what would I recommend getting? Honestly, it doesn't beat the Mario Kart bundle in my opinion. Besides getting a game right off the bat to go with your system, it's literally cutting half of the game's price off. You'd normally be paying £74.99 just for Mario Kart World, after all.
The current situation
Yep, those ShopTo bundles UK are still going. Phew. Not bad, if you were keen to grab some accessories with your new console.
Elsewhere, the US is coming up empty apart from those rumors I mentioned earlier about restocks possibly arriving on April 30 (thanks, Wario64). As for other UK Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, it's still quiet. Maybe we can expect some stock this afternoon?
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
PSA: Bundles make for long-lasting restocks
ShopTo has taken a leaf out of Very's books for its most recent Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order drop, packaging in additional accessories on top of the regular handheld price.
Why bump up the cost of the most in-demand pre-order on the market right now? It dissuades resellers.
That's why I see Very's availability lasting much longer than other stores, with their higher-priced bundles remaining on the shelves practically all day. By contrast, the Mario Kart World package is generally snapped up immediately.
If you're struggling to find stock of the handheld by itself (it does move a lot quicker, and you will need to be in the right place at the right time), it's well worth taking advantage of these bundle offerings.
Wario64 has sparked rumors on the US Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date
Wario64 recently tweeted that Target's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders could go live on April 30, if the site's backend is to be believed. The account notes that, this being the last day of the month, it could be a placeholder but it's still one of the first ideas I've seen on the web. It's to be taken with a heavy pinch of salt, either way.
It might be nothing (like a placeholder date), but Target has their Nintendo Switch 2 console preorders on the wishlist backend as going up on April 30th.April 30th is last day of the month, so it could mean nothing/placeholder. Just sharing what was discovered. https://t.co/viJM5FJNZQ pic.twitter.com/FqEujR4THoApril 14, 2025
Who else could drop today?
While ShopTo does its thing, I'm looking further afield. We didn't hear much about anything yesterday, save for a brief restock at Ebuyer, with both Very and Argos remaining quiet. These have been the stalwart retailers of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders so far, offering new stock the most frequently and holding onto it for the longest. However, it's been days since we last heard a Joy-Con clink onto those shelves.
The longer each store stays quiet, the harder I'm looking at them. There has to be a quiet period, retailers need to refresh their supplies at some point. How long that takes remains to be seen this early in the game, and will help us better plan for future drops as well.
I'd keep a close eye on both Very and Argos this afternoon (though the former has normally set its listings live by now if it is dropping).
Seriously, how long are these bundles gonna last?!
Honestly, I'm still flabbergasted that these ShopTo bundles remain available. It's been over an hour now and the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are stable. That may be due to the higher price, as I suspect folks are wary of dropping almost £500 at once on a system that's available by itself if you look hard enough. The lack of games could be why it's still hanging around.
However, there's also the possibility that ShopTo has a lot of units to shift. Considering how the listing says up to almost 1,300 people are looking at the bundles (that number is for the cheaper option with the case and camera, if you were curious - the other is still over 1,000), I suspect this is likely too.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
Consoles are still available alongside pre-orders for games and accessories
So, the bundles over at ShopTo may be taking up all our time and attention (which is fair, because they're great), but there are actually plenty of other Switch 2 pre-orders available there. You can currently grab the upcoming Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bonanza, Pro Controller 2, and more. Happily, most have been reduced by a few pence as well. Why? No idea. But let's not complain, as all money off is handy.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
It's quiet, apart from at one retailer
I've had another run through each UK retailer that is likely to get Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, and none of them aside from ShopTo have anything available. However, I did notice that Very has a few accessories up for grabs... including the Pro Controller, which is apparently selling fast. Considering how popular the original was, I'm not surprised that the Switch 2 version is being snapped up by fans.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
Stock is STILL going strong
Is anyone else surprised that the ShopTo stock has hung around this long? I know I am. I don't think it'll last much longer, so acting fast may be key right now if you don't want to miss out. Why? Well, according to the listing, between 900 and 1,000 people are looking at these bundles as we speak. Eep!
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
The bundles are still in stock, but for how much longer?
I've just done another quick sweep of other UK retailers just in case Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have decided to appear, but no such luck. As of right now the only options available are the ShopTo bundles that continue to be available. I've got no idea how long they'll last, though, so move quickly if you wanted to secure them for yourself.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
Price changes to one of the bundles
Well, will you look at that? The ShopTo bundles are still available, but the cheaper option with the travel kit and camera has nudged back up to normal price. Well, nearly. It's something like 10 pence off now, but that's not as good as the fiver discount we had just a moment ago. If you wanted the other option, I'd grab it now in case it leaps up in price as well.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £465.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
Are the bundles worth it?
So, should you drop a bit more cash on a bundle? It's a tough one. Although you'll end up spending more at the beginning, combos like the one at ShopTo in the UK right now will save you money long-term. For starters, they each knock £5 off the sticker price of all the items sold separately. What's more, they're actually useful so make their value back pretty quick. A case is always a good idea, as is an extra pair of Joy-Con 2s.
Just buying the system for yourself? Bundles like this become a little less tempting, though the one with the travel kit and camera remains appealing. This allows you to keep in touch with pals via Switch Online, and as I say, as case is never a wasted purchase (even if it's just keeping all your gear safe when it's packed away).
The one thing to consider is the fact that neither of these comes with a game. If you want to grab Mario Kart or Donkey Kong, that'll be an extra £75/£65 respectively.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £460.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
Looking at the value of the Switch 2 ShopTo bundles
Let's work out the value of this, shall we? Let's start with the cheaper bundle first. The Switch 2 by itself is listed at £395.99, while the official Switch 2 camera is £49.99 when sold at RRP. Meanwhile, the Stealth Premium Travel Kit is £19.99 solo. Add it all up and you get... £465.97. As such the stated offer (£460.85) is actually a legit deal that saves you a fiver along the way. Amazing.
Meanwhile, the other bundle combines the Switch 2 (£395.99), an extra Joy-Con 2 set (£79.99) and a charging station (£19.99). In other words, that'd be £495.97. Compared to the bundle price, you're still saving £5 when you consider the actual £490.85 price tag.
Basically, both of these offers are great - or at the very least, aggressively good.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £460.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
Stock is live at ShopTo!
We've got one! ShopTo has suddenly dropped a couple of bundles out of the blue. Both include accessories that should prove pretty handy. One offers the console with a travel kit and camera for £460.85, whilst the other features the console, extra Joy-Cons, and a charging station for £490.85. I've not done the mental maths yet to see if they're normal value, but off the top of my head they seem pretty decent.
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Travel Kit + Camera: £460.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Joy-Con 2 + Charging Station: £490.85 at ShopTo
What are you most excited about for Switch 2?
Things haven't moved much since I first clocked on this morning, so can I be honest? I was in two minds about grabbing a Switch 2 pre-order right away... but after seeing both Donkey Kong and the new Mario Kart, the siren's call is a-singing. What are you most excited about when it comes to Switch 2? Is there a particular game you're hyped about, or is it just the rush of new hardware? Nothing beats the feeling of setting up a new console, after all.
Switch 2 is quiet right now, so may I interest you in a dirty great tree with a moustache in this trying time?
Things are still quiet when it comes to Switch 2 pre-orders, so why not check out this cool bit of merch I found on my travels yesterday while thinking about the Breath of the Wild port? You can currently grab the Lego Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree for a single pence off its lowest ever price, which is pretty good going considering how rarely it's reduced. More precisely, the kit is £220.99 at Amazon rather than £260. This one can be made as either the Breath of the Wild tree, or the Great Deku Tree from the N64's Ocarina of Time. Both are surprisingly distinct despite using many of the same pieces, and you also get unique Link minifigures to go with them rather than simple body swaps as I'd suspected when this was announced (Child and Adult Link from Ocarina to go with Breath of the Wild Link and Zelda).
Give me a sitrep, STAT
So, where are we at in terms of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders this morning? Well, it's all quiet on the Western Nintendo Front as I write this. I rattled through every single link on this page before starting our daily updates, and each retailer is much as it was last night. In other words, there is no new stock available at the time I'm writing this. ("When all through the house, no-one was stirring, not even a Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle.")
However, that's likely to change as the day progresses. If the last couple of weeks have been anything to go by, units will appear in drips and drabs throughout the next 8 hours and vanish pretty quickly when folks cotton on. To avoid disappointment, it's crucial to act quicker than a blue shell zeroing in on a first-place racer.
As for our US readers: firstly, what are you doing up? Secondly, it's still quiet as the grave when it comes to Stateside pre-orders. Hang on in there, as they have to be just around the corner. Right? I've certainly got my fingers crossed. Watch this space like a hawk.
It's-a-me, the pre-order hunter
We're back, baby! The GamesRadar+ team is hunting down pre-orders on Nintendo Switch 2 wherever they may be found. Feel free to join us as we search every DK cannon barrel and warp pipe for stock.
A slow day for UK Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders
We've only had one Nintendo Switch 2 stock drop in the UK today, a far cry from the abundance of pre-orders we were seeing last week. Keep those retailers hot, though, because I'm expecting plenty more where that came from over the course of the next few days and some stores have been dropping evening pre-orders as well.
Which games are available for pre-order?
There are a number of physical games already up for pre-order, though it's worth noting they're not all launch titles and some will ship after the Nintendo Switch 2 has hit your doorstep. Very is the best retailer I've found for these games so far - it has the largest supply of stock and states it can deliver on each game's release day.
Mario Kart World (June 5) | £74.99 at Very
Street Fighter 6: Year 1-2 Fighters Edition (June 5) | £49.99 at Very
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (June 5) | £33.99 at Very
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, NS2 Edition (June 5) | £64.99 at Very
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, NS2 Edition (June 5) | £64.99 at Very
Donkey Kong Bananza (July 17) | £64.99 at Very
Super Mario Party Jamboree, NS2 Edition (July 24) | £64.99 at Very
Kirby and the Forgotten Land, NS2 Edition (August 28) | £64.99 at Very
Could Nintendo simply stick to May 8 in the US?
All we have is speculation for the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order date in the US, and that speculation hit a fever pitch at the end of last week. See, when Nintendo announced its handheld's pre-order date it also published its list of requirements for those seeking an early order via the brand's own store. At the bottom of that criteria, the site stated that its own first wave of pre-order invites would be sent out on May 8.
That date has been in play throughout this whole debacle, even when Ninty announced that fated April 9 pre-order timeline.
Somebody found that date last week and sparked rumors that this was the new Switch 2 timeline. It's not - unless...
It would make sense for Nintendo to want to keep things simple after the confusion of the last couple of weeks. It already had that date in play and would give them a couple more weeks to get their ducks in a row.
Ebuyer is out
This isn't a console-focused retailer so I wasn't expecting Ebuyer's latest Nintendo Switch 2 restock to last particularly long. Half an hour is still good going, though - that's about as long as Amazon went for last time and that store has a massive inventory.
Not fussed about the new console? How about a £250 Switch OLED?
I know I know, this is all about the Nintendo Switch 2. Thing is, this is a fantastic offer.
The Nintendo Switch OLED has just dropped to £248.99 at Amazon, a cool £60 off its £309.99 RRP. That's a price I've never seen before, a record-low that can only happen when a new successor is waiting in the wings. If you haven't played through Ninty's existing collection, and want to do so at the best bang for buck value you can find - this is the deal for you.
After all, that's just £50 more than the Nintendo Switch Lite.
Nintendo Switch OLED | £309.99 £248.99 at Amazon
Is Ebuyer only getting 31 units in?
I've just tried to head to checkout on that Ebuyer stock drop, and the retailer actually lists its inventory on the checkout page. The site states that it's expecting 31 Nintendo Switch 2 units in the next 55 days, but surely that doesn't mean that's their entire allocation? If so, this is going to move fast.
Ebuyer has stock!
Ebuyer has just dropped stock of the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, with the £429.99 package sitting ready to pre-order on the site. This likely won't be a launch day delivery, though - the store says it will receive the item on June 5 which means standard delivery will happen a few days after that.
Nintendo Switch 2 | Mario Kart World | £429.99 at Ebuyer
Need a new headset? Argos has a bundle going
There's currently no Nintendo Switch stock available at Argos, but when it does pop up it's well worth investigating this bundle. Until June 4, you can save 25% on the JBL Quantum 910 headset when you buy it with the Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle.
That brings the final cost down from £565.98 to £523.48 on the handheld by itself.
Watch for stock - Nintendo Switch 2 | JBL Quantum 910 | £565.98 £523.48 at Argos
The retailer to remember when US Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders do go live
Walmart has made one promise that could well see it become the premium destination for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US when they eventually drop. The store has promised that it will ship your handheld direct to your address for delivery before 9am on June 5. That's a hefty goal - one that will save hours of waiting in a line outside a store, though I personally miss those days.
If you're keen to have your Switch 2 in-hand right on day one, but don't fancy camping out at midnight this is one retailer to watch.
No movement over the weekend
Retailers in the UK have been quiet since Friday, with EE and Kaleidoscope seeing the week out with their final Nintendo Switch 2 restocks. Then everything went quiet.
I haven't seen anything from Very or Argos since Thursday, and even the Nintendo Store itself has been out of stock over the weekend itself.
There's no need to panic, though. We had an excellent showing of stock last week and we're likely just in a re-grouping phase at the moment. More Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are on their way, it's just a case of lining up the board for the next wave.
Why are tariffs affecting the Nintendo Switch 2?
Put simply, and in case you haven't been keeping up with the news, Trump's tariffs have had a significant effect on the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 because the handheld is primarily manufactured in China. The country was hit with a massive 145% tariff on American trade shortly after the announcement of the handheld, essentially making the device far more expensive to import into the US. We're waiting to see what Nintendo does with this new trading relationship and in the meantime, the brand has delayed pre-orders in order to assess the damage.
That means we don't know whether the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch at the previously announced $449.99 MSRP or when pre-orders will actually take place.
Digital game pre-orders open on April 24th
There are a number of physical game pre-orders live on the shelves right now - Very has everything from Mario Kart World to Bravely Default up for grabs. However, you'll be waiting a little while if you're going all digital this generation.
Nintendo has confirmed that its digital games will only be available for pre-order from April 24, so there's still ten days left to wait. You'll be heading straight to the My Nintendo Store for these ones, alongside upgrade packs and Amiibo figures.
Physical game pre-orders open at Very
It's all quiet today
It looks like the stores are all tuckered out. After a hectic week with an impressive amount of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders dropping all at once, it looks like retailers are sitting back and building back inventory. That's not to say we're not still stock hunting - far from it.
In fact, these are the slower moments when smaller stores often surprise me. Retailers like ShopTo, Ebuyer, and The Game Collection all have Nintendo Switch 2 listings live on their sites, but haven't dropped new stock in some time. If they've been working on securing more units, there could well be more from these sites over the course of the week.
Keep a close eye on Very
Very has been legendary over the last week, dropping round after round of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders without its site breaking too much of a sweat. I often see Very's pre-order stock holding out longer than other retailers, and that's because of its bundles.
It's a tactic the store has deployed before. Back in the day of the PS5 and Xbox Series X I watched as this pink site held out for hours longer than its competitors, simply by adding an extra controller to the package. You don't save any money on these extras, you pay RRP for everything you buy. However, their addition to the final price means resellers leave them alone and that makes for a much stronger restock.
Very has been consistent with the Switch 2. It launches its listing pages for individual bundles (and the console and Mario Kart World package separately) just before stock actually hits the shelves. That's been happening somewhere between 10am and midday over the course of the last week.
Then, the site will fluctuate its stock rapidly - some bundles will be unavailable before leaping back into action. This could be to keep demand on the page at a manageable level and avoid crashes.
If a bundle says it's unavailable, stick with it. I see them jump back onto the shelves all the time - a Very Nintendo Switch 2 restock is only finished when the listing pages themselves disappear.
