1. Quick links
2. Full pre-order listings
3. U.K. pre-orders
4. LIVE: Latest updates
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are underway in the U.S., and the console is proving to be another gaming item where the demand vastly exceeds the available supply. At present, getting hold of a Switch 2 is proving tough.
Major retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target and GameStop, opened the pre-order floodgates last month (on April 24), and all four sold out of consoles almost instantly. Since then, we've seen only sporadic restocks, but curiously, Amazon has been absent from Switch 2 pre-orders.
The situation is similar in the U.K., where Switch 2 pre-orders started shortly after the console's big reveal showcase. We've seen several restocks since then. However, a present, Switch 2, is equally elusive in old Blighty.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will retail for $449 / £395, or $499 / £429 bundled with a copy of Mario Kart World. It will launch globally on June 5, 2025.
The first wave of pre-orders is over, but I'm confident we'll see further chances to buy as we build up to launch day. If you're yet to lock in your console, I'm here to highlight all the latest updates and flag restocks across retailers to ensure you get a Switch 2 pre-order as soon as possible.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - quick links
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are live in the U.S. Pre-orders began in North America on April 24, and the console will officially release on June 5.
- Walmart: check stock
- Amazon: no pre-order info
- Newegg: check stock
- Target: check stock
- Antonline: check stock
- Nintendo: pre-order w/ invite
- Best Buy: check stock
- GameStop: check stock
- Sam's Club: no pre-order info
- Dell: no pre-order info
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders - full listings
Nintendo Switch 2 accessory pre-orders
Nintendo Switch 2 game pre-orders
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders UK
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live in the U.K. in early April and quickly sold out. However, there have been quite a few restocks, so it's worth checking retailers regularly for more opportunities to secure a Switch 2.
- Amazon: Check stock
- ShopTo: Check stock
- EE Store: Check stock
- Very: Check stock
- Argos: Check stock
- The Game Collection: Check stock
- My Nintendo Store: pre-order w/ invitation
- Smyths: Check stock
- Currys: In-store only
- John Lewis: Check stock
- GAME: Check stock
I'm a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom's Guide who has spent more hours than I can count tracking stock of hard-to-buy gaming items. I know how to play the restock game and have already secured my Nintendo Switch 2. I'm now putting all my expertise to good use to help you get yours, and ensure you don't miss out on this hotly anticipated Nintendo hardware.
Xbox confirms price hikes, could Switch 2 be next?
Bad news from the world of Xbox, as Microsoft has confirmed that basically all things Xbox are getting a price increase. Including the Xbox Series X console.
You can read the full list in the above-linked article, but the top line news is that the Series X console is increasing from $499 to $599, while the supposed budget-friendly Xbox Series S will now cost $379 (was $299).
First-party Xbox games will also increase from $69 at launch to $79, which certainly seems inspired by Nintendo's decision to charge $79 for Mario Kart World.
There had been fears that Nintendo Switch 2 would increase from its base price of $449 last month, but Nintendo confirmed it would remain at the confirmed launch price for now. While I don't think it will get a hike before launch, once the console is in the wild, that could change very soon.
The days of consoles getting deep price cuts after launch, for now, appear to be over.
Nintendo closes game-sharing loophole
Looking beyond Switch 2 pre-orders (for just a moment, I swear), this week brings back news for anybody who likes to share their digital library with their loved ones.
The new Virtual Game Card system launched in a recent Nintendo Switch system update has removed the previous available feature that allowed users to play the same game across two consoles on the same account.
With Virtual Game Cards, you can still share games across multiple systems, but you can't play the game online across two consoles anymore. It's a real shame to see this feature removed. However, I'm not sure Nintendo intended for users to be able to do so in the first place, so it was perhaps only a matter of time.
The Virtual Game Card system has been implemented ahead of Switch 2 and will be in use on Nintendo's upcoming console. So the same restrictions will apply.
And for readers in the U.K.
The stock situation is pretty much identical in the U.K., while we did see a large flurry of restock in the middle of April, as we've ticked into May, things have really dried up. But below are all the retailer links to check, The Game Collection is the most recent U.K. retailer to take Switch 2 orders, but they were in pricey bundles.
- Amazon: Check stock
- ShopTo: Check stock
- EE Store: Check stock
- Very: Check stock
- Argos: Check stock
- The Game Collection: Check stock
- My Nintendo Store: pre-order w/ invitation
- Smyths: Check stock
- Currys: In-store only
- John Lewis: Check stock
- GAME: Check stock
Here's the U.S. retailers to keep checking
As I've said many times, the Switch 2 restock situation can change at a moments notice, so it's a good idea to get into the habit of regularly checking retailer listings just in case you get lucky and find a sudden restock.
All the listings you need are down below, and of course, if we catch wind of a restock, we'll give you as much warning as possible in this live blog!
- Walmart: check stock
- Amazon: no pre-order info
- Newegg: check stock
- Target: check stock
- Antonline: check stock
- Nintendo: pre-order w/ invite
- Best Buy: check stock
- GameStop: check stock
- Sam's Club: no pre-order info
- Dell: no pre-order info
Let's get Switch 2 hunting
Welcome! I've been tracking Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders from day one, and there's no plans to stop anytime soon. This live blog will be your one-stop shop for all the latest updates, and contains all the news and retailer links you need.
At the minute, the Switch 2 stock situation is pretty bleak, the console is sold out everywhere, but things can change at a moments notice, so stick around, and if the console becomes available again, I'll make sure you're given a heads up.
