Nintendo has announced a brand-new Switch 2 bundle that throws in the highly anticipated game Pokémon Legends Z-A - and it's available to pre-order today!
Revealed after this week's Pokémon Presents presentation, the new bundle might well take over from the existing Mario Kart World bundle when it comes out alongside Pokémon Legends Z-A on October 16. One thing is for sure, though: it's going to be popular and likely sell quickly like hotcakes.
In terms of early stock, we're seeing a few retailers go live already in the US, while UK stock has yet to go live. Rest assured, though, I'll be updating this page as soon as anything changes.
This Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle pre-order will set you back $499.99 in the US, and if the pricing follows Nintendo's previous form, then that will mean a UK price of £429.99 and an Australian price of AU$769.99. In theory, that should save you $20 in the US with the game costing $70 and the console costing $450. So, it's a worthwhile investment, especially if you've been holding out on your upgrade for a time to do it with a Pokémon game.
The team and I have been covering Switch 2 stock and pre-orders since their very first mention and appearance, so we know how hard it can be to find one. Thankfully, we now know all the best tactics to maximise your chances - and we'll do the donkey work for you here too. We'll have all the best links at the top of this live blog to use, and live updates at the bottom of the page, ensuring you have the tools necessary to snag your hardware.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle pre-orders - US Quick Links
- Target: pre-orders LIVE
- GameStop: pre-orders are LIVE
- My Nintendo Store: pre-orders LIVE
- Best Buy: pre-orders LIVE NOW
- Amazon: check stock
- Walmart: check stock
- Antonline: check stock
Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle pre-orders - UK Quick Links
- ShopTo: in stock NOW
- My Nintendo Store: in stock now
- Smyths Toys: in stock NOW
- Amazon: check stock
- Argos: bookmark now
- Very: bookmark Switch 2 page
- Currys: not in stock yet stock
- The Game Collection: bookmark now
- John Lewis: check stock
- EE Store: check stock
Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle pre-orders - US complete listings
Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Z-A bundle pre-orders - UK complete listings
The game is widely available by the way...
If you're here looking for the game itself, by the way, then that's readily available to pre-order at all the big retailers like Walmart in the US and Amazon in the UK.
- US - Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: $69 at Walmart
- UK - Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: £54.99 at Amazon
Extra UK stock appears!
OK, we've finally got some more pre-order options in the UK! Both ShopTo and Smyths Toys have now got bundle listings up!
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A Bundle: £429.85 at ShopTo
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A Bundle: £429.99 at Smyths Toys
What other retailers could realistically stock this bundle?
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle is currently only in stock at My Nintendo Store in the US and the UK. However, that's not to say it won't reach other retailers somewhere down the line.
Previously, the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle had stock in at a number of the usual suspects, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target and GameStop in the US, as well as Argos, Currys, Game and ShopTo in the UK. It may just be a matter of time before Nintendo spreads stock to retailers beyond itself, so be sure to keep your favorites bookmarked.
Hey folks! As I take over for a bit, I'll just drop a reminder that US stock is still going strong over on Nintendo's website. That's also the case in the UK, after a brief period of unavailability it's firmly back in stock in the region for pre-orders. No noise at other retailers yet in either region, however.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle: $499.99 at My Nintendo Store
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle: £429.99 at My Nintendo Store
I'm heading off to take a lunch break now, and will handover to my esteemed colleague Rhys who'll man the tiller for the next while.
Catch you in a bit!
Still nothing elsewhere in the UK, which is most odd...
Thankfully you can still head to the Nintendo Store and pick up the bundle - as lons as you have a paid NSO membership - but as we've said already, it's so weird that no other UK retailers are trying to get in on this.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle: £429.99 at My Nintendo Store
C'mon UK, do something...
I'm still surprised that no other UK retailers have the bundle available to buy right now outside of the official My Nintendo UK Store. I'm still checking stores regularly for any updates but I would've thought we'd see something by now.
Nevertheless, stock is still available at the My Nintendo UK Store so that's good news if you have a paid Switch Online account and want to secure the bundle today.
US stock is holding strong, by the way
It's very early hours in the US so chances are you're all still asleep instead of reading this live blog, but if you are checking in at dawn then the good news is that stock for the latest Switch 2 bundle is still available at many major retailers right now. That includes the official My Nintendo Store, Best Buy, Target, and GameStop.
No sign of consoles at other stores just yet, but there may be more to come later in the day.
What happened during yesterday's Pokémon Presents?
While we're waiting for more stock to drop, why not take a look back at everything that was announced during yesterday's Pokémon Presents live stream?
Of course, there was the reveal of this Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle, as well as some new gameplay footage, but it was packed with loads more news, events and updates for Pokémon fans.
This includes information about the Pokémon World Championships, a first look at the Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu animated show from Aardman, new additions to PokéPark Kanto, and lots of updates on popular Pokémon apps. Our full coverage of the livestream has everything you need to know.
Any updates from other UK retailers?
I've had a quick look around other UK retailers but there hasn't been any movement on stock for the new bundle just yet. If history is anything to go by, though, Very and Argos could be the first two with bundles today so I'm following them closely. They will likely be your best chance to secure the new Switch 2 bundle if you are unable to buy direct from Nintendo.
But now it's back in stock!
But now it's back! Looks like we're going to be playing the fluctuating stock game here...
Make sure you're signed up for a paid NSO membership, signed in to your Nintendo account, and you should have a chance!
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle: £429.99 at My Nintendo Store
However...
But! It appears as though the bundle is out of stock, sadly. This could be a minor clerical error - as we've only just seen that listing go live - but it could mean that stock is going to fluctuate wildly.
Here's the link again though to make sure you are sitting on the right one:
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle: £429.99 at My Nintendo Store
First UK pre-order stock!
Excellent news, UK stock hunters! We have our first live link and it's at My Nintendo Store. You will need a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership and to log in, but we have a listing!
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle: £429.99 at My Nintendo Store
And in terms of taking over, or at least going alongside for now, the Mario Kart World bundle, this latest one from Nintendo shares a lot in common. Importantly, it's going to cost the same. We know from live listings that it's going to cost $499.99 in the US, and that should translate to £429.99 in the UK and AU$769.99 in Australia.
Good to know!
A new official bundle enters the game
After having the Mario Kart World bundle as the only official bundle going for Nintendo's new console, news of this new one is very welcome. And it makes sense that the second one is on another of Nintendo's main, headline series.
We also do know that the Mario Kart World bundle is a 'temporary' one - so maybe this Pokémon bundle will take over from that once it comes out later this year...
Hello!
Welcome to our live, rolling coverage of Switch 2 Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle pre-0orders!
It came as a bit of a surprise announcement yesterday, but pre-orders are starting to appear already, and we're here to get you to the stock as quickly as possible to bag yours before the bundle comes out later this year.