The Switch 2's price 'is appropriate for the value of the machine and the gameplay experience overall,' says Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser.

Argos currently has both the regular console and Mario Kart World bundle in stock, so it should be your first port of call for Switch 2 pre-orders. You'll need to insert your own post code for specific availability, but things are looking strong right now across the board.

ORIGINAL: Despite an official pre-order date of April 8, Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders have started to go live across the UK. If you want to pre-order the new Nintendo console ahead of its June launch, then the links below will take you to Switch 2 store pages for each of the retailers that are selling the console.

Switch 2 preorders were originally supposed to go live today but were halted by Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada after President Trump’s latest round of tariffs threatened to torpedo its original $450 price.

According a statement Nintendo provided to Engadget: "Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions.

Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Issues delivered straight to your door or device We're fully into the second round of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders right now, with UK stock continuing to hit the shelves.