Nintendo Switch 2 launch live – I've got my console, here's how to buy yours
While it's too late to pre-order, shops across the country are getting ready to fling open their doors. Every Smyths Toys store will open at 12am, with a small amount of extra stock for anyone willing to queue. Over on Oxford Street, Currys is hosting a midnight event too – but it's strictly for customers who've already pre-ordered from that branch.
A few retailers are holding back stock for Thursday morning. Argos says it'll have consoles ready to collect from 6am, with same-day click-and-collect available nationwide. EE will have launch bundles too, but you'll need to be an existing pay monthly customer to get in on the action.
We're now just a couple of hours away, and retailers are getting ready to drop more Switch 2 stock overnight and into the early morning. If you're still trying to secure one, I'll be updating this blog with every restock as it happens. Stay tuned.
Nintendo Switch 2 stock at UK retailers
But that's not all...
But while those five Smyths Toys stores are opening up at 11am, every other Smyths Toys shop will be opening at midnight.
There will be limited walk-in stock, so get queueing. If you're lucky, you'll be able to walk away with a console right there and then.
If you're queuing up, send me a picture on Instagram or X – I'd love to see the commotion.
Alex Lee4 June 2025 22:29
How much does the Nintendo Switch 2 cost?
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).
Alex Lee4 June 2025 22:02
These five Smyths Toys stores open in an hour
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.
Alex Lee4 June 2025 22:00
Mario Kart World review
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:
Mario Kart World review: You need to know these things before it drops
I found supersized vehicles, day-to-night racing, and Mariachi Waluigi – and that's just the start
Alex Lee4 June 2025 21:30
Very's dropped a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle
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.
Alex Lee4 June 2025 21:06
Asda stock drop
Some eagle-eyed readers are very kindly helping me while I balance booting up Mario Kart World with stock drops.
Asda's George is selling Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. They'll arrive next week, but the stock is there.
Pre-order now at George
Alex Lee4 June 2025 17:59
A closer look at the unboxing
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.
Alex Lee4 June 2025 17:14
My Nintendo Switch 2 console just arrived
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:
Alex Lee4 June 2025 16:42
How to prepare for the Nintendo Switch 2 launch
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.
Alex Lee4 June 2025 15:41
Who's probably not worth checking at midnight?
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.
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