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Nintendo Switch 2 – live updates on where to buy as stock sells out
From specs and price to where the console is in stock, here’s your rolling coverage of the Nintendo Switch 2
A day after launch, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already proving hard to find. Stock quietly landed at shops yesterday morning, but less than 24 hours later, most of it’s been snapped up. Argos, Amazon, ShopTo and Currys have all sold out, and even Nintendo’s own site is showing nothing.
Right now, only two retailers still have consoles available – EE and O2, and you’ll need to be an existing mobile customer with a contract to order from either of them. Not exactly ideal.
We’ve seen surprise drops throughout the launch, though, so it’s worth checking back every so often in case more consoles appear. But for now, it’s looking pretty bleak. We’re updating this liveblog with every drop as it goes live, so stay tuned.
Read more: We’ve got all the details on Nintendo Switch 2 stock in the US
Nintendo Switch 2 specs
The Switch 2 might look familiar, but there’s a lot going on underneath. It’s powered by a new custom Nvidia chip, so games don’t just load faster, they look better and run more smoothly. You get 12GB of RAM (up from 4GB on the original Switch), and most of that goes straight into powering games, not just background stuff.
The screen is still LCD, not OLED, but it’s bigger at 7.9in and has 1080p resolution. It supports HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate. Colours pop more and motion looks buttery-smooth in handheld mode. There’s also DLSS upscaling built in, so older games look better. Sadly, while it supports variable refresh rates, it doesn’t work when docked – just in handheld mode.
Nintendo Switch 2 price
The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Buying the bundle saves you £40 compared to picking up the game separately, so it’s the better value if you’re planning to grab it anyway.
No big discounts yet – it’s launch day, after all – but some retailers have larger, more expensive bundles. These include the new Switch 2 camera (£49, Amazon.co.uk), the Pro controller (£74.99, Very.co.uk) and the official carry case and screen protector (£20.99, Amazon.co.uk), as well as extra games and accessories.
Nintendo Switch 2 launch games
There’s a stacked line-up of Switch 2 games for day one. Mario Kart World is obviously the big one, but you’ve also got upgraded versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, plus mammoth games like Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Hogwarts Legacy – two games that really test the console’s muscle.
Other launch day games include Hades 2, Split Fiction, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Street Fighter 6, Survival Kids and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. You’ve also got Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Deltarune Chapters 1–4, plus more niche picks like Fantasy Life i and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD. Civilization VII and No Man’s Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware.
On top of that, loads of older Nintendo titles have been patched with free performance updates, and Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur II are now available through the new Switch Online GameCube library.
Check Nintendo Switch 2 stock
As the Switch 2 stock really starts to sell out, I thought it’d be helpful to put together an extensive list of the retailers to check over the weekend.
If you choose to buy from EE, bear in mind my previous post about the delivery times.
An update on EE Nintendo Switch 2 stock
Jamie, one of our readers, has just got in touch with me on Instagram.
After ordering a Nintendo Switch 2 from EE on launch day, he decided to call up and ask about delivery times. According to the rep he spoke to, delivery could take up to 14 days. That’s a lot longer than the “1–3 working days” estimate currently quoted on EE’s website.
If you’re planning to order through EE, just be aware that your console might take a little longer to arrive than expected. I’ve asked EE for clarification and will update this post when I hear back.
Here's where you can buy a Switch 2 right now
And the last of the Nintendo Switch 2 consoles at Nintendo and Very have gone. Your only chance to get one now is at two mobile carriers – EE will come the quickest and O2 will take ages to arrive. More stock may drop soon, so keep your eyes peeled.
Here's our Nintendo Switch 2 review
So, I’ve officially had 48 hours with the Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s a definite step-up over the Nintendo Switch OLED.
My colleague Jake Brigstock and I have been putting it through its paces. Here’s our initial review – yes, you’re getting two takes for the price of one.
Nintendo Switch 2 review: What we like (and dislike) about the console
Here's where you can buy a Switch 2 right now
You can still buy the Nintendo Switch 2 from a few places in the UK, but each option comes with a caveat.
The My Nintendo Store has the console in stock now, though you’ll need an active Switch Online membership to place an order. Delivery is fairly quick though, with consoles arriving in two to three days.
Very also has a bundle available to buy, but delivery is on the slower side. Orders aren’t expected to arrive until Friday, 13 June.
EE has stock as well, but it’s only available to pay-monthly customers and delivery takes between 1-3 working days.
O2 is also selling the Switch 2 to existing customers, but shipping is particularly slow – some orders could take more than four weeks to arrive.
Nintendo just dropped stock
I predicted it earlier and it’s come to pass. Nintendo’s just dropped some stock. You have to have a My Nintendo account to buy a console, but the stock is there.
There’s a standalone Nintendo Switch console and a Mario Kart World bundle.
Smyths Toys taking orders
Smyths Toys sold out around midday yesterday, but they’re taking orders once again.
It won’t be a fast delivery; the retailer says it expects stock between 10-16 June, and delivering your Switch 2 could take up to three working days after that. However, if you missed out on the console yesterday, this is a good bet.
Nintendo Switch 2 stock at O2
Huge thank you to reader Mark Brooker, who got in touch about some Nintendo Switch 2 stock at O2.
It’s unlike any of the stock we’ve seen so far. It’s a Mario Kart World bundle and only for O2 customers. You have two options. You can either pay in full for £449.99 or spread the cost.
If you spread the cost, it costs £110 up front, but you can pay as little as £9.44 a month at 0% APR.
The catch? Delivery could take more than 4 weeks.
Stock just dropped at Very
It’s been quiet since 6am this morning, but Very just dropped stock.
You can get a Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, and a Switch 2 Camera for £479. It will arrive on Friday 13 June.
More detail on EE stock
Right now, EE is the only place in the country you can buy a Switch 2. You have a few options:
The first is the basic Mario Kart World bundle. You get a Nintendo Switch 2 console and, unsurprisingly, Mario Kart World.
You also get a 12 month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, so you can play online. This also gives you access to 170 old-school games from the NES, SNES, GameCube, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance and Sega Genesis.
It costs £22 a month for £24 months, and you have to pay £20 upfront today.
The other option is more expensive, but you get a lot more. As well as the Nintendo Switch 2 console Mario Kart World, and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you get some hardware. You also get a Nintendo Switch camera for online gaming.
That bundle costs £25 monthly for 24 months, and you have to pay £20 upfront.