Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: stock available in the UK as invites to buy go out in the US

While it’s approaching the late evening hours of the United States, I’m seeing reports on social platforms – including X (formerly Twitter) – that some folks are still getting invites from the My Nintendo Store. So it’s best to keep an eye on your inbox, in case you get lucky, as that’s the key to preordering direct from Nintendo for now.

You can also still sign up to receive an invite, but considering there’s a long list of folks who signed up, there might be a waiting game to get one.

Lastly, for those in the UK, while we did see some stock trickle in at Smyth’s earlier today, the stock for the standard Switch 2 and the bundle with Mario Kart World have since run dry, but it’s worth refreshing there and the other links above to see if more consoles appear.

Now there’s a big old grey button telling me an invite is required to purchase a Switch 2 from the official My Nintendo Store. Again, those who did already register should keep an eye out for invites throughout the day.

You can still go to the registration page if you haven’t signed up yet, but don’t expect an invite today if you’re late to the party. And remember, there are some strict requirements to meet in order to be eligible for an invite.

And back to the US…

I don’t think this has always been the case, but the ‘currently unavailable’ button on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle has changed to a ‘sign in to add to cart’ button at the My Nintendo Store in the US.

If there’s an invite linked to your account, then you should be able to buy the console from these links. If you didn’t register or meet the requirements outlined by Nintendo, it’s still worth signing in and checking these pages regularly in case the option to buy is opened up to all.

I’ve signed in without an invite, and that changes the buy button back to ‘currently unavailable’ for me. Boooo…

And now there’s stock at Smyths Toys

Here we go…have the floodgates opened? I’m seeing stock of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle available to preorder at Smyths Toys. Both home delivery and click and collect options are available, so I’d act fast if you want to bag the console bundle at its standard retail price. This one could go quickly.

Stock of both those new Switch 2 bundles at Currys is holding strong at this point. I’m not hugely surprised considering they are quite expensive and full of extras that not everyone desperately wants, but it’s good to see all the same!

I’ve just received word that two bundles have gone live over at Currys!

Huge news! Currys has finally gone live with its online pre-orders, but not in the way you might expect.

Right now you can buy the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of two bundles that both cost £569 each. Here’s what you need to know:

The first bundle contains the basic Nintendo Switch 2 console, Street Fighter 6: Year 1-2 Fighters Edition, Switch 2 Pro Controller and Switch 2 Camera accessory.

The other, which I think is a slightly better pick, has Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, spare Joy-Con 2 wireless controllers, Joy-Con 2 wheel attachments and the Switch 2 Camera.

• Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Joy-Con 2 Wireless Controllers, Joy-Con 2 Wheels & Switch 2 Camera Bundle: £569 at Currys
• Nintendo Switch 2, Street Fighter 6: Year 1-2 Fighters Edition, Switch 2 Pro Controller & Switch 2 Camera Bundle: £569 at Currys

It’s the big day!

Invites to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 will be going out today for certain Nintendo account holders. Will you be one of the chosen ones? Keep an eye on your email just in case!

Over in the UK, Nintendo offered some surprise Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order opportunities yesterday when it dropped the invite requirement out of the blue.

There’s no official word on whether this will also happen in the US, but I’ll be keeping a close eye on all the listings throughout today just to be safe.

The UK stock was only available to those with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership – so if you don’t have one yet it might be worth picking one up today just in case.

There’s still one bundle left in the UK

If you’re shopping for a Nintendo Switch 2 in the UK right now, then I’m afraid that you’ve got just one option.

There’s a bundle live at The Game Collection, which throws in loads of extras that you may or may not want.

You get the Nintendo Switch 2 console (with Mario Kart World), the official carrying case and screen protector, a copy of Hitman World of Assassination and Cyberpunk 2077, plus a 256GB officially licensed microSD express card.

If this sounds up your street, you can check it out below. Given the high asking price, I expect that this one will stick around for a few hours at least.

And now the console is gone

After a few hours of availability, it seems like all Nintendo Switch 2 stock at My Nintendo Store in the UK has dried up.

Both the console and the Mario Kart World bundle are now showing as out of stock. Hopefully there will be some more units up for grabs soon…

Stock is starting to falter…

Bad news everyone, the Mario Kart World bundle is now showing as out of stock for me on the My Nintendo Store.

It’s no surprise that this edition has sold out first, as it seems to be the most popular way to buy the console, but the good news is that the console on its own is still readily available – provided you have that Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

You can check it out below.

Nintendo has updated the eShop ahead of the Switch 2 launch

Nintendo has just updated the Nintendo Switch eShop’s discoverability system, seemingly as part of an attempt to try and filter out cheap shovelware games.

Before the update, the digital storefront counted the number of games sold over the past 48 hours and ranked them in the charts. Now it ranks games based on revenue from sales in the past 72 hours instead.

This should, in theory, prevent those annoying super cheap spammy games that you always used to see clogging up the eShop’s charts page from showing up quite so often.

Not long to go…

There’s not long to go until the Nintendo Switch 2 launch…

It’s set to launch on June 5, 2025 – that’s exactly 29 days away! It just feels like yesterday that the console was announced, time really flies.

This is great news if you have already secured a pre-order, but means that there isn’t that long to go if you have yet to get one.

I suspect that we may be nearing the last of the Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order stock that will be available, so capitalize on any chances to buy if they arise.

Your options right now

If you’re just tuning in to my live coverage, then you’re in luck as there is currently a surprising amount of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order stock up for grabs in the UK.

My recommendation is to head straight to the official My Nintendo Store, which has the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle in stock. There is a big catch though – you need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member to buy.

If you don’t have a membership, The Game Collection has a mega bundle up for grabs. It’s expensive, but not the worst value around. See all the details below.

My Nintendo Store

The Game Collection

There’s a decent offer over at Best Buy – for members

Sticking with that membership theme, there is a decent little offer available over at Best Buy if you are a My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total member.

Right now you can get up to $100 back in rewards when you buy select Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch games and accessories. Some gift cards are even included. You get $20 back for every $150, which might sound like a lot to spend in one go but with how expensive games are now it adds up quick.

For example, a pre-order of both Donkey Kong Bananza and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition comes $139.98. Throw in Street Fight 6 Year 1-2 Fighters Edition, and you’re looking at $199.97.

$20 back on that is certainly nothing to complain about and, given the lack of any major discounts elsewhere, might be the closest thing we get to a discount ahead of launch.

Is that bundle worth it?

If you’re currently weighing up whether to pick up that bundle at The Game Collection, then one of the biggest questions on your mind is inevitably going to be whether it’s worth it.

Here’s a breakdown of everything it contains, and how much it all costs at retail price, so you can decide.

• Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle – £429.99
• Carrying Case and Screen Protector – £20.99
• Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – £59.99
• Hitman World of Assassination – Signature Edition – £54.99
• 256GB microSD Express Card – £49.99

All tallied up, that comes to 615.95. Now this bundle is selling for £624.95 – so you’re basically paying £9 for the convenience of getting it all in one go, not to mention actually being able to buy a Switch 2.

Is this worth it? It depends how much you want what is included, and how much cash you have on hand.

The Game Collection Bundle is back!

Another restock here in the UK, this time from The Game Collection. The retailer has another bumper bundle up for grabs, with loads of extras to enhance your Nintendo Switch 2 experience.

You get the Nintendo Switch 2 console (with Mario Kart World), the official carrying case and screen protector, a copy of Hitman World of Assassination and Cyberpunk 2077, plus a 256GB officially licensed microSD express card.

It’s a bit expensive, at £624.95, but could be worth it if you were likely to pick up these items at a later date anyway

Some accessories are out of stock at Walmart

A sad update if you’re in the US and want to get your hands on the official Nintendo Switch 2 carrying case and screen protector.

It looks like that particular product is now out of stock at Walmart, suggesting that it might be a lot more popular than originally anticipated.

I would always recommend getting your hands on a carrying case and screen protector for any expensive tech. After all, it’s a relatively small amount to pay compared to a full Nintendo Switch 2 repair or replacement if you drop it.

If you see stock elsewhere, definitely jump on it, though I expect Walmart will have some more in soon.

Will the US follow?

The surprise decision to allow pre-orders for those without an invite in the UK has me wondering about what’s going to happen in the US.

Will the American My Nintendo Store start doing the same? Right now the site still directing users to retailers like GameStop, so I’m not entirely sure. Maybe there is just more stock available in the UK on Nintendo’s side for whatever reason.

I’ll be watching the situation in the US closely to keep you up to date.

Members only, I’m afraid

I wasn’t expecting a stock drop today, especially not from the official My Nintendo Store, so I’m really pleasantly surprised to see some availability outside of the invite program.

The important thing to note about this latest batch of stock is that it is only available to those with a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership.

I have one on my primary count, so can see the option to buy – but switching to a secondary account I am greeted with the message “A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to purchase this product.”

I assume that if you were to run out and buy a membership right now, you would unlock the ability to pre-order – so that might be worth trying if you don’t have one.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are live right now in the UK!

Code red! Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are now live at the My Nintendo Store in the UK. The official Nintendo retailer previously required you to sign up for an invite to buy, but has now opened the floodgates and is allowing almost anyone to purchase.

There’s no word on how long stock is going to last, so I would recommend heading over there right away. One thing to note is that you do require an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, though.