It’s finally happening. The Nintendo Switch 2 launches at midnight tonight, and I’ve just received my console. After reports that Nintendo wouldn’t send out consoles to journalists to preview, I’ve since got my hands on a brand new console.
If you want your own, it’s a little late to pre-order, but shops across the country are getting ready to fling open their doors. Every Smyths Toys will be open from 12am, with a small amount of extra stock for anyone who fancies queuing. Over on Oxford Street, Currys is running its own launch event, but it’s strictly for customers who’ve already pre-ordered from the branch.
A few retailers are holding back stock for Thursday morning. Argos says it’ll have consoles ready for collection from 6am, with same-day click-and-collect available nationwide. EE will have Switch 2 bundles too, though you’ll need to be an existing pay monthly customer to get in on the action.
I’ve been chasing down Switch 2 stock for weeks, and it’s safe to say availability is thinning out by the hour. If you’ve left it late, there’s still a decent chance, but you’ll need to move fast. I’ll be updating this blog with every restock and bundle I can find, and the team and I are on the night shift tonight to catch anything that drops after dark.
- Very: In stock now for delivery on Friday, 13 June
- George: In stock now, delivers on Thursday, 12 June
- Smyths Toys: In-store stock available from midnight tonight
- ShopTo: Sold out on 4 June
- EE: Bundles in stock from midnight tonight for EE pay monthly customers
- Argos: Consoles confirmed to drop at 6am on Thursday with same-day click and collect
- My Nintendo Store: More consoles expected to drop on launch day
- Currys: Consoles expected to drop on launch day for same-day click and collect
- John Lewis: Consoles expected to drop on launch day
- Amazon: Consoles expected to drop on launch day
- Game: Some orders have been cancelled, may have launch day stock
- AO: Sold out on Friday, 30 May
- The Game Collection: Sold out on Friday, 30 May
- JD Williams: Sold out on Thursday, 15 May
- HMV: Sold out on Tuesday, 13 May
- Kaleidoscope: Sold out on Sunday, 13 April
Nintendo Switch 2 stock tracker and updates
- Asda's George just dropped stock
- Smyths Toys stores across the country will have Nintendo Switch 2 stock at midnight tonight
- Argos will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles available tomorrow morning for same-day click and collect
- Currys will probably have Switch 2 stock on launch day for same-day click and collect
A closer look at the unboxing
17:14
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Alex Lee
I’m juggling unboxing this console and keeping an eye on stock, but if you want a closer look, here’s the screen on the Nintendo Switch 2:
The screen is larger than the original Switch, with nearly two extra inches on its predecessor.
How much does the Nintendo Switch 2 cost?
22:02
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Alex Lee
The standalone console costs £395.99 in the UK. But if you want the Nintendo Switch 2 bundled with Mario Kart World, it’ll cost £429.99. You can also get bundles that include the new camera and the pro camera (£555, Very.co.uk).
These five Smyths Toys stores open in an hour
22:00
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Alex Lee
We’re officially in countdown mode. In just one hour, five Smyths Toys stores will be opening early for launch night festivities, and if you’re anywhere near one of them, it might be worth heading down.
Doors open at 11pm at Boucher Road (Belfast), Glasgow, Stockport, Romford and Hull. There will be Mario Kart World demos to play, and the first 100 people through the door at each shop will get a free Nintendo-themed goodie bag.
Oh, and there will be limited stock of the Nintendo Switch 2 available, too.
Mario Kart World review
21:30
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Alex Lee
Tech writer Steve Hogarty spent six hours playing Mario Kart World – and he certainly had some thoughts (19 in fact).
From dynamic weather effects to four-player mode, he’s rounded up everything you need to know before it launches:
Very's dropped a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle
21:06
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Alex Lee
If you’re looking to get your hands on the new console, along with the camera and pro controller, you’re in luck because Very has just dropped a bundle containing the whole lot. But, I will say that it does cost £555.
Asda stock drop
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Alex Lee
Some eagle-eyed readers are very kindly helping me while I balance booting up Mario Kart World with stock drops.
@1AlexL Asda/George have just released their Nintendo Switch 2's available to order now on their website.
— 4 (@45666) June 4, 2025
Asda’s George is selling Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. They’ll arrive next week, but the stock is there.
My Nintendo Switch 2 console just arrived
16:42
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Alex Lee
Many writers reported that they wouldn’t receive a Nintendo Switch 2 console before the launch, so you can imagine how shocked I was when the doorbell went and, well:
After months of covering the console, it feels surreal to have it in front of me.
If you want to order a console, it won’t arrive in time for launch day, but you can still get your hands on one:
How to prepare for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch
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Alex Lee
If you’re hoping to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 tonight, now’s a good time to get everything ready. Make sure you're logged in to your retailer accounts, your payment details are saved, and delivery info is filled in. There’s nothing worse than having to make an account when all you want to do is buy a console.
Some sites (like the My Nintendo Store) will only let you buy the console if you have an active Switch Online membership, while others (like EE) require you to be a pay monthly customer.
Who's probably not worth checking at midnight?
15:00
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Alex Lee
Very and ShopTo are both still taking pre-orders right now, with delivery scheduled for next week – 9 June at ShopTo and 13 June at Very.
Since they’re already in stock, they’ll probably still be available at midnight, but nothing’s likely to change. If you’re aiming for launch day delivery, these aren’t the ones to watch.
Game? Don’t bother, I say. After cancelling some pre-orders last week, its FAQ now says: “We cannot guarantee there will be stock available in stores”. Right now, you can weirdly get a Switch 2 into your basket for £9,999. It might indicate a launch day restock, but who knows at this point.
Who’s more likely to restock in the morning?
14:20
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Alex Lee
Argos has confirmed it will go live at 6am with launch day stock for same-day click and collect, so set your alarm if you’re planning to try there.
Amazon is another one to watch. It had pre-order stock live for most of last week but hasn’t restocked since the weekend. Based on how it's handled other console launches, I'm expecting stock to appear between 8am and 9:30am. Midnight feels unlikely.
John Lewis has confirmed the console will be available to buy on 5 June, but hasn’t said when. It doesn’t typically drop stock overnight, so a morning release is a safe bet.
New Zealand and Day One update has entered the chat
13:48
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Alex Lee
It’s officially launch day in New Zealand, and people are already starting to receive their Nintendo Switch 2 consoles (or they’re collecting them in-person). New Year’s Eve energy.
It also looks like the day one update has rolled out globally, so anyone who’s managed to get a console early should now be able to upgrade their machine to play Mario Kart World.
Nintendo released the Switch 2 day one 20.1.1 update!
— Stealth (@Stealth40k) June 4, 2025
- Use of Nintendo Switch software
- Nintendo Switch Online
- GameChat
- Sharing News
- Transfer all
- Virtual Game Cards
- Nintendo eShop
- Game News
- Upload screenshots and videos to the server
- Linkage with smartphone… pic.twitter.com/hfEYyIFbuP
The Switch 2 Day 1 patch has been released. #NintendoSwitch2 pic.twitter.com/ZFIjJhIIMs
— Coxxs (@Coxxs) June 4, 2025
Who's most likely to go live at midnight?
13:42
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Alex Lee
If you're staying up for launch, Smyths is the most reliable bet. Every store across the UK and Ireland is opening at 12am, and there's a good chance it’ll have stock online around the same time.
The My Nintendo Store is also one to watch. There's been no formal announcement, but it's the official storefront – it has to go live at some point on Thursday. I’ll be checking it at midnight just in case.
Currys is a bit of a toss-up. It’s holding a midnight launch at its Oxford Street store, which makes it possible the site could update too, but given the old listings said "pick up within 1 hour", there's a chance it's planning to go live in the morning for same-day click and collect. Still, I’ll be checking overnight.
US retailers are reportedly cancelling some Switch 2 pre-orders
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Alex Lee
There are reports that Switch 2 pre-orders are being cancelled across several US retailers, including Walmart, Target and Best Buy. Some customers have taken to Reddit and social media to say their orders were dropped without warning, just days before launch.
Some believe it might be due to retailers overselling their allocated stock, or last-minute stock issues related to tariffs and shipping delays.
Walmart has reportedly offered a few affected customers a $15 gift card by way of apology, and while GameStop posted saying it isn’t cancelling orders, a few people have replied with screenshots saying otherwise.
Right now, this only seems to be affecting US orders. Besides Game, I haven’t seen any other orders getting cancelled.
If you’re in the US, you’ll be able to pre-order a console at most major retailers tomorrow. I’ve got all the details in the article below:
John Lewis listings confirm launch day restock
12:51
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Alex Lee
John Lewis has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be available to buy on launch day. Its listings now read: “Pre-orders are now sold out. Available to buy from 5 June 2025.”
That suggests a restock is definitely coming, though there’s no exact time listed yet. John Lewis doesn’t usually do midnight drops, so I’m expecting stock to go live sometime in the morning. If you’re planning to try your luck, it’s worth checking at around 7am – that’s when the PS5 used to go live.
Will Amazon go live at midnight tonight?
12:21
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Alex Lee
Amazon had Switch 2 pre-order stock live for most of last week, but it’s all sold out now. It’s hard to know if Amazon will have launch day stock – all of its pre-orders were scheduled to be delivered on Friday 6 June and Saturday 7 June, so its next wave of consoles might not arrive until the week after.
If it does restock, I’m not expecting it to go live at midnight. Amazon doesn’t typically do 12:01am launches. When the PS5 and Xbox Series X were released, it was dropped mid-morning at 8am, rather than overnight.
Will the My Nintendo Store have Switch 2 stock?
11:51
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Alex Lee
Nintendo hasn’t announced anything officially, but it’s almost certain the My Nintendo Store will have Switch 2 stock available on launch day. It’s the official storefront – Nintendo can’t exactly sit this one out.
The site scrapped its invite-only system back in April, and throughout May, you could buy a console or bundle as long as you had an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Stock’s been quiet over the past week or so, but I’m expecting it to return sometime on Thursday, maybe just after midnight, maybe early morning. I’ll be checking as soon as the clock hits 12.
If you’re planning to buy direct from Nintendo, make sure you’re logged in and that you have an active Switch Online membership.
The standalone Switch 2 console is in stock at ShopTo
11:21
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Alex Lee
ShopTo still has the standalone Nintendo Switch 2 console in stock for £395.85. It’s one of the only places where you can buy just the console right now without any extras bundled in.
That said, it won’t arrive in time for launch day. ShopTo’s listing says orders will be delivered during the week of 9 June, so you’ll be waiting a few extra days.
The Switch 2 is in stock at Very, but delivery is delayed
11:06
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Alex Lee
Very is still taking pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2, including the standalone console (£395.99) and the base bundle with Mario Kart World (£429.99).
The catch? You won’t get it on launch day. All listings currently show a delivery date of 13 June, so you’ll be waiting just over a week. Still, if you're not desperate to play on Thursday and want to guarantee a console without the hassle, it's worth pre-ordering now.
Very also has a few bigger bundles with extras like the Pro controller, Joy-Con wheels, the new camera accessory and a 256GB microSD card. The delivery dates are the same.
These retailers have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles available to pre-order now
10:51
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Alex Lee
If you want to absolutely guarantee you’ll get a console – even if you miss out on launch day – ShopTo and Very are your best bets right now.
You won’t get a Nintendo Switch 2 in your hands on Thursday 5 June, but both retailers are offering pre-orders for delivery the following week. Stock is still live (for now), so if you’re happy to wait a few days and want to avoid the rush, this is the safer option.
EE will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles on launch day, but only for existing customers
10:36
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Alex Lee
As announced last night, EE will be offering Switch 2 launch bundles, but only to existing customers on a pay-monthly plan.
The upside? EE’s letting you spread the cost over 24 months. There are three bundles to choose from, and the most expensive one costs just £30 a month and includes the Switch 2 console, the new camera accessory, Mario Kart World, an extra pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, and £50 credit to spend on games. Not bad, considering how much those extras would cost on their own.
The only catch is timing. You won’t get it on launch day. EE says deliveries will take 2–3 working days to arrive.
Currys will probably have Switch 2 stock on launch day for same-day click and collect
10:21
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Alex Lee
Currys briefly listed the Nintendo Switch 2 on its website yesterday afternoon, but it didn’t seem fully live. You could add the console to your basket, but at checkout, there were no collection options available at any shops, and delivery wasn’t offered either.
It looks to me like the consoles may have gone up a little too early. My guess? Currys plans to put the listings live properly on Thursday morning. If that’s right, it could mean same-day click and collect is coming, but only once the clock strikes midnight or later.
Argos will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles available tomorrow morning for same-day click and collect
10:06
Argos will release its launch day stock at 6am on Thursday, with consoles available for same-day click and collect.
Unlike Smyths Toys, there’s no midnight launch here. You’ll need to set an early alarm instead. The good thing is, you’ll be able to pick a console up from your nearest Argos straight away and be playing Mario Kart before breakfast.
Smyths Toys is also hosting Nintendo Switch 2 launch parties at these locations
09:51
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Alex Lee
Selected Smyths shops will also be opening from 11pm tonight for a launch night event.
Attendees will get to try out Mario Kart World on the Switch 2 ahead of release, and the first 100 people through the door at each location will receive a goodie bag full of Nintendo merch. No registration needed – just turn up.
The 11pm launch events are happening at Smyths in Boucher Road (Belfast), Glasgow, Stockport, Romford and Hull.
Smyths Toys will open its doors at midnight tonight
09:36
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Alex Lee
Smyths Toys is going big for the Switch 2 launch. Every shop across the UK and Ireland will open at 12:01am tonight, giving customers a chance to collect their pre-orders or try their luck with walk-in stock – Smyths says this is limited.
Shops will stay open until around 12:30am, but a few branches are kicking the celebrations off even earlier (more on that in a mo).
If you pre-ordered for click and collect or in-store pickup, make sure to bring photo ID when you arrive. Smyths has confirmed there will also be limited extra stock available to buy at launch, so if you're still console-less, it might be worth heading down.
Happy Nintendo Switch 2 release day eve
09:16
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Alex Lee
Good morning! It’s launch day eve, and we’re nearly there. The Nintendo Switch 2 officially goes on sale at midnight tonight, and retailers across the UK are putting the final pieces in place. Whether you’ve already pre-ordered or you’re still trying to nab one last-minute, there’s still time – just about.
I’ll be keeping this blog updated throughout the day (and into the night), rounding up every last restock, bundle and launch event detail as it happens. Sit yourself down and grab a cuppa.
You can try out the Nintendo Switch 2 at EE's flagship stores
02:02
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Alex Lee
If you’re near one of EE’s flagship shops this week, you might want to swing by. From launch day on 5 June, the mobile network will have Nintendo Switch 2 demo units set up in-store.
You’ll be able to try out the console for yourself, with Nintendo brand ambassadors on hand to walk you through the new features, including the revamped Joy-Con 2 controllers, camera support and GameChat.
Demo stations will be available at these EE shops:
- Westfield White City
- Westfield Stratford
- Manchester New Street
- Cardiff Queen Street
- Gateshead
EE will be dropping new Switch 2 bundles on launch day
Wednesday 4 June 2025 00:01
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Alex Lee
EE has announced it will be dropping a bunch of new Nintendo Switch 2 bundles exclusively for pay monthly customers on release day this Thursday.
The mobile network will be rolling out bundles tied to its mobile contracts, letting existing customers add the new console to their monthly bill ahead of launch.
There will be three bundle options. The cheapest one includes the console and Mario Kart World for £20 up-front and £22 a month. There’s a slightly pricier version with the console, Mario Kart World and the new camera for £25 a month. And then there’s the all-in one bundle that costs £30 a month and gets you the console, camera, Mario Kart World, an extra pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers and £50 credit for games.
All three bundles come with 24 months of Gamer’s and Video Data Passes, so you won’t rinse your mobile data playing online or streaming, and you get Nintendo Switch Online with the Expansion Pack included.
Your bunlde will be delivered within 2 to 3 days once you purchase it, so there’s still a bit of a wait. Those who’ve already pre-ordered the console will still get it on release day.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here
Tuesday 3 June 2025 17:33
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Alex Lee
There’s just over 24 hours to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 is released! If you’re still hoping to pre-order the console, you can pick it up from both ShopTo and Very right now. Both retailers have the standalone console and Mario Kart World bundle.
Tuesday 3 June 2025 16:45
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Alex Lee
As mentioned yesterday, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a film on the screen that you shouldn’t pull off. It protects the console from shattering if it drops.
It’s not a screen protector, so won’t stop dust or scratches from appearing. If you want to protect the display from scratches, you’ll want to pick up the official Switch 2 case and screen protector.
Nintendo Switch 2 carry case and screen protector: £20.99, Amazon.co.uk
This official bundle from Nintendo includes a travel-friendly case, screen protector and cleaning cloth, with room inside for up to six game cards and two Joy-Con 2 straps.
What's the stock situation right now?
Tuesday 3 June 2025 15:58
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Alex Lee
While you can pre-order a console right now, it won’t come in time for release day this Thursday. Here are the expected delivery times for the retailers in stock.
We've played hours of Mario Kart World
Tuesday 3 June 2025 15:37
Mario Kart World seems like such a massive game, but there’s still loads we don’t know. Our tech writer Steve Hogarty has already played hours of the game, and has learnt a number of things we didn’t already know. You can read his preview of the game in his article below:
Argos is your best bet if you want a console on release day
Tuesday 3 June 2025 14:58
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Alex Lee
Right now, there are no pre-orders available for release day.
If you want a console on release day on Thursday, your best bet is Argos. The retailer has said it will list consoles online at 6am, and you’ll be able to pick it up at your nearest shop that very same day.
Currys lists the Switch 2 online, but you can't buy it yet
Tuesday 3 June 2025 12:57
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Alex Lee
It seems like those Switch 2 listings have just been put up a little too early.
If you try to checkout, the site says you can’t collect at your chosen location. Currys probably intended the Switch 2 consoles to go up either tomorrow, or on launch day. Get in touch if you’ve had success though.
Currys has just dropped Switch 2 release day stock
Tuesday 3 June 2025 12:28
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Alex Lee
Another retailer has just joined the Mario Party. Currys has just restocked the Nintendo Switch 2 standalone console and Mario Kart World bundle.
Both are available to pre-order now and will be available to collect from your nearest Currys store on release day.
