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There was a fair bit of activity last week when it came to Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, and we're right in the thick of it again in the UK! The big news right now is that there is some stock available at Very and Currys!
Meanwhile, in the US, the first wave of invites went out to My Nintendo Store customers, so make sure to check your inbox if you registered.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is highly anticipated and subject to heavy levels of demand in both the US and the UK. This has led to many retailers selling out quickly, but there have been occasional restocks over the last few weeks, as we've seen over the last couple of days.
If you need a quick reminder, a Nintendo Switch 2 console by itself goes for $449.99 / £395.99 / AU$699.99. There's also an official bundle that throws in a digital copy of Mario Kart World and costs $499.99 / £429.99 / AU$769.99.
For an overview of the best retailers to check, simply navigate just below to our extensive list for both territories. Our live updates are at the bottom of the page, offering a steady stream of the latest tips to help you out.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - US Quick Links
- Amazon: pre-orders live soon - no page yet
- Walmart: pre-orders out of stock
- GameStop: pre-orders out of stock
- Target: pre-orders out of stock
- Best Buy: pre-orders out of stock
- Sam's Club: pre-orders coming soon
- My Nintendo Store: invites to pre-order sent
- Newegg: sign up for notifications
- Antonline: pre-orders coming soon
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - UK Quick Links
- Very: bundles LIVE NOW
- Currys: one pre-order bundle LIVE NOW
- Amazon: bundle out of stock
- Smyths Toys: in stock for click and collect
- The Game Collection: bundles sold out
- Argos: pre-orders sold out
- EE Store: pre-orders out of stock
- My Nintendo Store: pre-orders sold out
- John Lewis: pre-orders out of stock
- ShopTo: pre-orders sold out
- eBuyer: pre-orders 'coming soon'
- JD Williams: pre-orders sold out
- HMV: pre-orders sold out
- Game: pre-orders out of stock
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - US complete pre-order listings
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 haven't started just yet at Amazon in the US. When stock drops, though, we don't expect it to last long, so you'll want to move fast to secure your console.
Walmart's stock has now gone out of stock after coming and going for a good few hours when pre-orders went live at midnight ET a few days ago.
Target's Switch 2 pre-order stock is now appearing as out of stock on both console and bundle listings - but keep checking as we know from experience that this can change rapidly at big retailers during hardware launches!
GameStop went live with its pre-orders, but demand was extremely high and it looks like stock has now dried up.
Best Buy's mega offering of 14 different Switch 2 pre-orders are now appearing as out of stock...
Sam's Club has its listing page up for the Mario Kart World bundle up but only labels pre-orders as 'coming soon' right now.
If you've registered your interest at the US My Nintendo Store, then keep an eye on your emails for an invite to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2. There are some very specific requirements to meet in order to be chosen, but if you meet them, this could be the smoothest way to get your console.
We've now got Switch 2 pre-order listings live at Newegg, with an option to sign up for notifications.
Antonline is a rank outsider right now for Switch 2 pre-orders, but the retailer usually gets in on the action at some point, so it might be one to keep in the maybe pile. It usually goes big on bundles, too, so that could be an attractive element if it wraps up some of the accessories too.
Nintendo Switch 2 accessory pre-orders - US
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is probably our most anticipated Switch 2 accessory and is currently up for pre-order at Walmart.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is an intriguing accessory you can add to the new console to augment online play with your friends - and it's available to pre-order at Walmart too!
It's currently out of stock at Walmart, but the official carry case and screen protector are definitely worth investing in when Walmart gets more stock of it, so you can rest easy about protecting your new console.
Those looking to have a well-stocked Switch 2 accessory cupboard can pre-order the Joy-Con 2 controller pair right now from Walmart.
The official Samsung microSD Express card is readily available right now and is a perfect acquisition for fans looking to go huge on games at launch and get stuck into plenty of titles without having to worry about space.
Probably the most fun Switch 2 accessory, the Piranha Plant Camera from HORI is available to preorder right now. However, do remember that it has a lower resolution than the official Switch 2 camera.
Nintendo Switch 2 game pre-orders - US
Even though it'll arrive a little after the Switch 2's launch, the next 3D Donkey Kong game is going to be a brilliant one to play as one of the first bona fide Switch 2 games.
The Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom could well be the definitive version of the game to play with plenty of graphical enhancements to make it look even more stunning.
If you didn't play Breath of the Wild when it first released way back in 2017, then the upgraded version on Switch 2 is likely to be the only version you ever need to consider buying.
Offering a brand new experience in the form of Star Crossed World, this version of Kirby and the Forgotten Land will offer something extra special on Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - UK complete pre-order listings
Currys is live with one Nintendo Switch 2 bundle! It packs in a range of accessories and is quite expensive, but might be worth it depending on your needs!
Very's Switch 2 bundles are back in stock as of the morning of May 13! Go go go!
Amazon had stock of both the standalone console and the Mario Kart World bundle recently, but now, sadly, it seems as though it no longer has inventory, instead displaying a 'Currently unavailable' stock level. Always worth bookmarking and checking, though.
The Game Collection had one of its big bundles back in stock on May 8, but that's sadly now out of stock.
Argos held stock of the console and Mario Kart Bundle regularly at the beginning of the pre-order phase, but hasn't seen stock for a while now.
EE had one of its chunkiest bundles back in stock about 10 days ago, but now hasn't seen anything for a while. This is definitely a retailer to keep to hand, though.
The official My Nintendo Store had pre-orders live right earlier today. Best of all, you didn't need an invitation - just an active Nintendo Switch Online account!
John Lewis has all its listing pages up for Switch 2 consoles and accessories, but only the accessories are able to be pre-ordered right now - the console has all gone with the retailer listing launch date (June 5) as the next opportunity.
Not a retailer I'd expected to cover or include, but given it had stock soon after pre-orders went live, it's another one worth keeping to hand!
ShopTo went early with its offer to take registrations of interest in the Switch 2, and it remains a viable retailer option, when its stock returns.
The PC-focused retailer has popped up with two of its own listing pages for the Switch 2, and offered stock fleetingly last week, so it is absolutely worth throwing into the mix for future checking and restocks in the UK.
HMV had a restock of both the standalone and the Mario Kart bundle on the morning (UK time) of April 10 - but sold out incredibly quickly, sadly. Still, it's another option to have in the pocket.
Game's pre-order pages are no longer even present on its website, which is a shame. That could be it for consoles, but it might well have the suite of accessories available, so worth a check for those.
Nintendo Switch 2 accessory pre-orders - UK
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is widely available in the UK to pre-order and is our top recommendation for an accessory if you're looking to bulk out your setup from the off
Also available at: Argos | Very | EE |John Lewis | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store (out of stock) | Smyths Toys
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera could be the most interesting of Switch 2 accessories, enabling you to beam yourself to your friends as you play, and it's available to pre-order in the UK right now.
Also available at: Argos | Very | EE | John Lewis | The Game Collection (£54.95) | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys
A carry case and screen protector are things I always recommend for almost every device that will take one - getting it sorted before the console arrives will give you great peace of mind too.
Also available at: Very | EE | John Lewis (£24.99) | The Game Collection (£29.95) | My Nintendo Store
Anyone in the UK looking to get a bunch of controllers and ready for couch gaming can pre-order an extra set of Joy-Con 2 controllers right now.
Also available at: Argos | Very | EE | John Lewis | The Game Collection (£79.95) | ShopTo (£79.85) | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys
The official Samsung microSD Express card is a top accessory for those looking to bulk out their storage in the UK ahead of the console's launch. If you've got a big backlog of Switch 1 games as well as eyeing up a bunch of Switch 2 launch games then this could be your best friend.
Also available at: EE | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game
Alternatively, you can go for SanDisk's offering and get its own official storage card instead!
Also available at: EE | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game
Perfect for a bit of extra immersion in the likes of Mario Kart World, the wheel Joy-Con 2 attachments are up for pre-order now too.
Also available at: EE | John Lewis (£19.99) | ShopTo (£19.85) | My Nintendo Store | Game
The incredibly fun-looking Piranha Plant Camera from HORI is available to pre-order in the UK too, but remember it's of a lower resolution than the official one.
Also available at: EE (£34.99) | Very (£34.99) | John Lewis (£34.99) | The Game Collection (£39.95) | ShopTo - £34.85) | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys
Nintendo Switch 2 game pre-orders - UK
The headline act when it comes to Nintendo Switch 2 games, the latest in the behemoth racing chaos series is available for pre-order at a range of UK retailers right now.
Pre-order for £74.99 at: Amazon | Argos | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | My Nintendo Store | ShopTo | Game | Smyths Toys
The next 3D Donkey Kong game comes out a bit after launch, but you can safely pre-order this smashing-looking (get it?) installment in the series from a variety of places right now.
Also available at: EE | Argos | Very | John Lewis | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys
If you're late to the Zelda party, then now might be the best time ever to dive into the latest in the series with the Switch 2 version set to up the ante on aesthetics and experience.
Also available at: EE | Argos | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys
And if you missed Breath of the Wild too from back in 2017, then playing it on the Switch 2 is likely to be the new definitive way to experience the game, so pre-order it now to lock it in.
Also available at: EE | Argos | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | My Nintendo Store | Smyths Toys
An updated version of the game, this will feature improved graphics and performance (in the form of frame rates) as well as offer a new story, too - Star Crossed World.
Also available at: EE | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys

I've been at the coal face of gaming hardware launches for more than half a decade including those infamous PS5 and Xbox Series X stock shortages, as well as countless graphics card releases, and special edition hardware launches. I've been hardened by those experiences, however, and they've also ensured I know a thing or two about presenting all the pertinent information and links to you in the most efficient way so you can make your own pre-order as soon as possible.
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Stock is holding in the UK...
OK, so we're pretty much as we are as there have been no major UK stock changes since I reported both Very's and Currys' earlier. Here are all those links to check right now, while I take the dog out briefly.
Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: £494 at Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Switch 2 Camera: £479 at Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Samsung microSD Express card: £479 at Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 console: £395.99 at Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle: £429.99 at Very (out of stock)
Currys
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Joy-Con 2 controllers + Joy-Con 2 Wheels + Switch 2 Camera: £569 at Currys
John Lewis too? Hmm...
When I was doing my morning sweeps of stock checks, my browser definitely showed - though just for a flash - John Lewis' console pages up at the top of the Switch 2 listings....
Worth keeping tabs on.
Currys also offering stock!
This is wild isn't it - a whole two UK retailers offering Switch 2 pre-order stock! Simultaneously!
Check out Currys bundle below - this one seems to have taken over from the Street Fighter one I saw yesterday.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Joy-Con 2 controllers + Joy-Con 2 Wheels + Switch 2 Camera: £569 at Currys
Regular console and Mario Kart bundle also available
If the bundles - while pretty neat to be honest, though I would prefer to see one with the Switch 2 Pro Controller - aren't what you're after, it does look like Very has stock of the console and Mario Kart World bundle too!
Ah, scratch that, it looks like the bundle has gone out of stock while I wrote this post!
- Nintendo Switch 2 console: £395.99 at Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle: £429.99 at Very (just gone out of stock)
Breaking those Very offerings down
Let's break those Very bundles down shall we? There's a few of them, and the great news is that they are far more modest than the really pricey ones we've seen of late.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: £494 at Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Switch 2 Camera: £479 at Very
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle + Samsung microSD Express card: £479 at Very
Hello and we're starting off with a bang!
Good morning, and let's get straight into it!
Very in the UK has got multiple bundles up for pre-order as well as the standard console and Mario Kart World bundle.