Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders officially land in the UK today, and I’m bringing you all the latest stock right here as it happens. While we’ve already seen some early drops across the land (from Argos and Currys in particular), today’s the day the rest of the gang gets involved. Keep a close eye on the likes of EE, Very, and ShopTo for bundle opportunities (which will keep resellers at bay), but be sure to check in with Amazon for invite-only drops as well.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has had an interesting start to life. After its full reveal last week, many assumed we would have the chance to buy the handheld right after the Direct presentation. However, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were announced for April 8 in the UK shortly afterwards, and delayed in the US.
Across the pond, we were hopeful for an April 9 kick-off date, but due to rising tariffs Nintendo has pulled its pre-orders from the shelves for the time being – while it assesses the impact. We’re still waiting on more information for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders over the ocean, but today’s all about the UK.
Retailers to check for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order stock
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US Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are officially delayed, rather than landing on April 9 as planned. However, check the retailers below for email notifications so that you stay in the loop.
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Check for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK
Amazon can move fast, but it’s only offering Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders to those who have signed up to its invite list. It’s well worth getting your name on there, though, for a shot at beating the crowds. View Deal
EE
EE is a solid retailer for bundles and has shown its worth in recent offers. It has Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders on the cards, and hasn’t dropped any early stock yet. That means it’s well worth keeping watch over this store for some offers today.
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Argos has already had a round of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, taking an early leap on Thursday last week. That stock lasted for around an hour before filtering away, but did return in flashes afterwards. Argos sorts its stock by post code, so you might be in with a better chance if the competition is high. View Deal
Nintendo will open its doors today, with its own handheld’s pre-orders due to go live on April 8. This is where a lot of players will head, though, and the site isn’t stress tested against a large event such as this. We could see slow-downs and glitches in the system. View Deal
Currys looks like it’s only doing in-store pre-orders this time around, but it’s still one to watch in case of any stealth drops. You can, however, also sign up for email notifications on their next wave of availability.View Deal
Very listed a load of bundles late last week before removing them from the shelves yesterday. They’re not in action right now, after the retailer took its stock to the market a little earlier than planned. This is nevertheless a fantastic store to watch, as those bundle offers often keep resellers at bay. View Deal
This is a lesser known retailer, but it can come in particularly handy when the heat is on. The Game Collection has seen a couple of its own stock drops since last week, often sliding new consoles onto the shelves at odd times of the day. View Deal
Game was the first retailer I saw offering pre-orders for the PS5 back in the day, but that speed is expensive. With sky-high delivery prices (yes, that’s per item) this is a premium site. View Deal
Check for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US
Amazon US isn’t exactly best friends with Nintendo. Its bundles and game deals (and even stock) have been lackluster over the last few months and the site doesn’t have the Nintendo Switch 2 listed yet. However, this is a massive online store and it does surprise-listings all the time. In my experience, particularly during the PS5 era, it’s worth keeping in your roster.
Nintendo itself will, obviously, be running its own pre-orders as and when the date is finalized. It’s the only place you can actually register your interest for an invite to buy later down the line.
Best Buy was previously stating that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders would land on April 9, but that messaging has now been removed. Interestingly, the words “pre-orders coming soon” have now been replaced with “pre-orders begin soon.” Make of that what you will.
Walmart sometimes like to hide its major pre-orders behind its Plus membership, but with all the upheaval in the US right now that’s looking a little less certain.
GameStop isn’t exactly fast, but it can offer up some neat backdoor pre-orders for its Pro members. If you’re signed up to the program, it’s well worth checking back in regularly. View Deal
And we’re off! I’ll be keeping a close eye on the retailers who haven’t dropped their early stock yet today – but still watching over those who have. If you’re looking to get your hands on a new console right from day one (and not stress about it for the next few months) keep in touch with me as I bring you all the latest Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.
What about the US?
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If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order news in the US, let me fill you in. While originally announced for tomorrow, April 9, Nintendo had to pull this date from the calendar after new US tariffs were introduced. That means it’s a waiting game for more information, as retailers previously stating their stock would drop this week have since updated their messaging to be more vague.
Sites like Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop now simply refer to the console as ‘coming soon’, or similar, while Nintendo itself hasn’t provided an update in nearly a week. Nintendo US is still taking registrations for invites, though, so it’s worth getting your name on that list as soon as possible. Similarly other retailers are running email notification systems, and I’d recommend getting your address on their lists as well.
Who has already started Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders?
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Pre-orders are a race on both sides. Stores often want to be one of the first dropping their stock and players are jostling for a spot at checkout when they do. We’ve already had a winner in the UK – Argos was the first retailer to offer Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders, rolling out a wave of stock at around 11am BST on Thursday April 3, just a day after the handheld was fully unveiled.
Since then, I’ve seen Very, The Game Collection, and Game all offering their own stock drops, flashing new consoles and bundles onto the shelves at random times of the day.
