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Nintendo Switch 2 live: The only places to buy as UK stock sells out fast
If you’re looking to buy the console, here’s your rolling coverage of everything Nintendo Switch 2
It’s been three weeks since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, and stock is almost entirely gone across the UK. Right now we’re seeing stock of some bundles available at Very – though you’ll have to act fast to secure one.
After lengthy drops last week from Argos, Currys, Game and Smyths Toys, retailers across the UK have mostly sold out of the Switch 2. That said, you can still get your hands on the console if you know where to look. Consoles are coming in and out of stock at Amazon, and EE is still offering the console with Mario Kart World to existing customers. Independent games retailer also has consoles available with delivery by the end of next month.
If you’re still trying to track one down, I’m updating this page with the latest Nintendo Switch 2 stock news and drop info as it happens. Keep checking back for updates.
Read more: We’ve got all the details on Nintendo Switch 2 stock in the US
Nintendo Switch 2 specs
The Switch 2 might look familiar, but there’s a lot going on underneath. It’s powered by a new custom Nvidia chip, so games don’t just load faster, they look better and run more smoothly. You get 12GB of RAM (up from 4GB on the original Switch), and most of that goes straight into powering games, not just background stuff.
The screen is still LCD, not OLED, but it’s bigger at 7.9in and has 1080p resolution. It supports HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate. Colours pop more, and motion looks buttery-smooth in handheld mode. There’s also DLSS upscaling built in, so older games look better. Sadly, while it supports variable refresh rates, it doesn’t work when docked – just in handheld mode.
Nintendo Switch 2 price
The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Buying the bundle saves you £40 compared to picking up the game separately, so it’s better value if you’re planning to grab it anyway.
No big discounts yet – it hasn’t even been out a month, after all – but some retailers have larger, more expensive bundles. These include the new Switch 2 camera (£49, Amazon.co.uk), the Pro controller (£74.99, Very.co.uk) and the official carry case and screen protector (£20.99, Amazon.co.uk), as well as extra games and accessories.
Nintendo Switch 2 launch games
There are plenty of new Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch. Mario Kart World is the big one, but you’ve also got upgraded versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, plus mammoth games like Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition that really test the console’s muscle.
Other launch day games include Hades 2, Split Fiction, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Street Fighter 6, Survival Kids and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. You’ve also got Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Deltarune Chapters 1–4, plus more niche picks like Fantasy Life i and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD. Civilization VII and No Man’s Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware.
On top of that, loads of older Nintendo titles have been patched with free performance updates, and Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur II are now available through the new Switch Online GameCube library.
JD Williams has the Switch 2
Meanwhile over at JD Williams, you can get the standalone Switch 2 console for £395.99.
The Switch 2 is in stock at Very
Very has restocked its Nintendo Switch 2 bundles with a delivery date of next Friday.
- Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + MicroSD card: £479, Very.co.uk
- Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Camera + Pro Controller: £555, Very.co.uk
- Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + Pro Controller + MicroSD card: £553, Very.co.uk
- Switch 2 + Mario Kart World + The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom: £494, Very.co.uk
Ebuyer sells out
You can no longer backorder on Ebuyer, either. For now, it looks like the only place you can buy a Nintendo Switch online is through EE.
ShopTo backorders sold out
Bad news, I’m afraid. ShopTo has been a reliable place to backorder the Switch 2 for weeks, but even their backorders have stopped.
If you aren’t up for maniacally refreshing an Amazon tab or signing up to EE just for the sake of a Switch console, a backorder at Ebuyer is now your best option.
Try Amazon in an incognito window
Every so often the Switch 2 reappears on Amazon – I assume because someone has cancelled an order.
It’s worth keeping a window open in Amazon, but you might want to clear your cache or use a private browsing window. I’ve found that if you keep the window open too long in a regular browser, site cookies stop you from seeing the stock as it appears.
Who else might drop stock?
I said yesterday that Argos might drop stock today, and I still think it’s fairly likely, as the retailer has restocked the console every Friday since its launch.
It’s unlikely, but I wouldn’t be too surprised if EE restocked some of its other bundles. The company still has its £30 per month bundle listed on the site, and that includes two Joy Con 2 controllers, a Switch 2 camera, and £50 EE game card.
No changes overnight
Morning all. There have been no changes overnight, and no new Argos stock. If you want a Switch 2, you’re probably best to wait until more stock arrives in the country next month.
If you still want to buy a Switch 2 right now, the best option is EE – it will arrive in 1-3 days. The catch is that you have to be an EE customer.
Switch 2 consoles are also available on backorder at ShopTo or Ebuyer, but bear in mind that these won’t arrive until next month.
Will Argos restock the Switch 2 tomorrow?
There’s a chance. Argos has restocked the Nintendo Switch 2 every Friday since the console launched three weeks ago.
But it’s not guaranteed. As evidenced so far, this week is a bit of a weird one, and we’ve only seen Nintendo restock the console. I wouldn’t be surprised if the retailer didn’t drop more consoles tomorrow. If it does, Argos should go live at 8am.
Ebuyer has Nintendo Switch 2 consoles available to pre-order
This one’s even further awway, but it’s an option. Independent games retailer Ebuyer is taking pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle,
Stock is expected to arrive on Wednesday 30 July, and orders will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.
ShopTo has Nintendo Switch 2 stock available on back-order
If you don’t mind waiting for a console, ShopTo has back-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, with dispatch expected from Thursday 17 July.
Buying through ShopTo will guarantee you a console, even if you have to wait a while. It also saves you the effort of refreshing pages over and over.