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The Independent
a day ago
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- The Independent
Nintendo Switch 2 live: Argos restocks console, and you can get it today
It's now been over a week since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, and stock is still vanishing fast. Argos has just gone live with both the standalone console and the Mario Kart World bundle, with same-day delivery or click-and-collect available from your local shop. Elsewhere, Very and ShopTo also have the console in stock, though none of them can deliver before next week. ShopTo is still taking back-orders for delivery from 18 June and Very has a range of bundles in stock. JD Williams, Smyths Toys, John Lewis, Currys and Game all restocked earlier this week – but sold out within minutes. I'm updating this page with the latest stock updates as well as the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, so keep checking back. This is the only Nintendo Switch 2 stock checker you need. Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 right now 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's only been out a week, after all – but some retailers have larger, more expensive bundles. These include the new Switch 2 camera (£49, the Pro controller (£74.99, and the official carry case and screen protector (£20.99, 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 and Hogwarts Legacy – two games 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.
The Independent
14-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Nintendo Switch 2 UK pre-orders live: Where to buy a console today
The successor to Nintendo 's flagship console was finally revealed at the start of the month, but pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been selling out fast. Retailers are routinely dropping fresh stock, but you'll need to be quick if you want to secure one. Right now, the console is currently sold out everywhere, but we're tracking restocks live. The console officially went live last week, and Very, Argos, Amazon, Smyths Toys, HMV, Game, the EE Store and John Lewis & Partners all dropped pre-orders. That said, stock flew off the shelves, and we're eagerly awaiting more availability. If you're in the US, Switch 2 pre-orders were originally set to go live on 9 April, but plans shifted after delaying pre-orders due to concerns over Trump's tariffs and 'evolving market conditions'. However, the date for pre-order invites via the My Nintendo Store hasn't changed – those are still scheduled to start rolling out from 8 May. Eligible players can register their interest now, but invites are only going to those with at least 12 months of paid Switch Online membership and 50 hours of gameplay before 2 April. If you're hoping to secure a Switch 2 ahead of launch day, we're tracking all the latest updates and live pre-order drops from all the major retailers. Keep checking back for real-time updates as pre-orders roll out. There are Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders available at Currys Thanks to all the readers who have got in touch with me today. Currys seems to have plenty of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders left and available to snag in-store. I've heard this from Jeremy, who managed to get one from Currys in Canary Wharf, as well as Daniel, who went to the Currys in Oldham. Thanks for the tip! Alex Lee14 April 2025 15:18 Where are all the Nintendo Switch 2 consoles? It's been a terribly quiet day for restocks so far. Since Thursday, it feels like the Switch 2 pre-orders have all but dried up. If today is anything like last Monday, however, it should hopefully pick up again later this afternoon. Here's hoping! Alex Lee14 April 2025 14:04 Will ShopTo ever restock the Nintendo Switch 2? Interestingly, ShopTo went live with Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders before the price or release date had even been revealed. When pre-orders officially opened, the independent games retailer didn't join in on the fun – probably because it had already sold out of its allocation. If you didn't manage to bag one, ShopTo was running a reserve system where you paid just 1p to hold your place in line. Pretty clever, if you ask me. Check stock at ShopTo now Alex Lee14 April 2025 13:00 My Nintendo Store has sold out of Switch 2 pre-orders Even Nintendo can't keep up with demand. Despite the invite-only system, it looks like stock finally sold out on Friday. The Mario Kart World bundle disappeared two days earlier, but the standalone console was still available when I last checked – not anymore. Right now, both options are completely out of stock on the My Nintendo Store. Check stock at My Nintendo Store Alex Lee14 April 2025 12:30 Could EE restock the Switch 2 this week? I'm really hoping EE drops more Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders this week. Like Argos, the unlikely contender went live twice last week, and both drops stuck around for hours. Stock lasted far longer than expected, so if it does return, there's a good chance you'll have time to check out before it's gone. I'll be watching closely. Check stock at EE now Alex Lee14 April 2025 12:00 Argos restocked the Switch 2 twice last week, and both drops were hefty. They landed on Tuesday and Thursday, both in the late morning, and lasted well into late afternoon. I'm hoping for more of the same tomorrow, if not today. Argos has easily been one of the best places to secure a Switch 2 pre-order so far, including the Mario Kart World bundle. One to keep a close eye on for sure. Check stock at Argos now Alex Lee14 April 2025 11:40 Amazon's been awfully quiet since it first restocked the Switch 2 last Tuesday. The retailer usually orders in a lot of consoles, but given how fast stock sold out and the lack of a follow-up drop, that might not be the case this time round. Oddly, it also wasn't shipping the Switch 2 until 7 June – two full days after the console's official release date. Whether that's down to stock issues or logistics is unclear, but it's one to keep an eye on. Check stock at Amazon now Alex Lee14 April 2025 11:20 Currys is taking Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in-store Here's your daily reminder to check in at your nearest Currys. Late last week, I was still hearing from customers who managed to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 in-store (both the standard console and the Mario Kart World bundle). You'll need to pay up-front – just something to be aware of. If you've had any luck at Currys recently, do let me know – it seems like stock levels vary from store to store. Alex Lee14 April 2025 11:00 Very could also restock the Switch 2 today While it was a quiet end to the week for online retailer Very, it had previously gone on a bit of a streak – dropping consoles almost every day for a full week. I'm hoping we'll see that momentum return today. If it does restock, it'll likely be in the late morning or early afternoon, which is when most of its previous drops have landed. Alex Lee14 April 2025 10:40 Game could restock the Switch 2 this afternoon And if you thought that was a long time to wait for pre-orders to drop, get a whiff of Game. The struggling retailer didn't release Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders until 8pm last Monday – easily the latest drop of the day. It also went live at 5pm last Friday, so it's clearly not in any rush. Alex Lee14 April 2025 10:20
The Independent
14-04-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Can Dean Franklin's air conditioning business win The Apprentice?
The successor to Nintendo 's flagship console was finally revealed at the start of the month, but pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 have been selling out fast. Retailers are routinely dropping fresh stock, but you'll need to be quick if you want to secure one. Right now, the console is currently sold out everywhere, but we're tracking restocks live. The console officially went live last week, and Very, Argos, Amazon, Smyths Toys, HMV, Game, the EE Store and John Lewis & Partners all dropped pre-orders. That said, stock flew off the shelves, and we're eagerly awaiting more availability. If you're in the US, Switch 2 pre-orders were originally set to go live on 9 April, but plans shifted after delaying pre-orders due to concerns over Trump's tariffs and 'evolving market conditions'. However, the date for pre-order invites via the My Nintendo Store hasn't changed – those are still scheduled to start rolling out from 8 May. Eligible players can register their interest now, but invites are only going to those with at least 12 months of paid Switch Online membership and 50 hours of gameplay before 2 April. If you're hoping to secure a Switch 2 ahead of launch day, we're tracking all the latest updates and live pre-order drops from all the major retailers. Keep checking back for real-time updates as pre-orders roll out. There are Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders available at Currys Thanks to all the readers who have got in touch with me today. Currys seems to have plenty of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders left and available to snag in-store. I've heard this from Jeremy, who managed to get one from Currys in Canary Wharf, as well as Daniel, who went to the Currys in Oldham. Thanks for the tip! Alex Lee14 April 2025 15:18 Where are all the Nintendo Switch 2 consoles? It's been a terribly quiet day for restocks so far. Since Thursday, it feels like the Switch 2 pre-orders have all but dried up. If today is anything like last Monday, however, it should hopefully pick up again later this afternoon. Here's hoping! Alex Lee14 April 2025 14:04 Will ShopTo ever restock the Nintendo Switch 2? Interestingly, ShopTo went live with Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders before the price or release date had even been revealed. When pre-orders officially opened, the independent games retailer didn't join in on the fun – probably because it had already sold out of its allocation. If you didn't manage to bag one, ShopTo was running a reserve system where you paid just 1p to hold your place in line. Pretty clever, if you ask me. Check stock at ShopTo now Alex Lee14 April 2025 13:00 My Nintendo Store has sold out of Switch 2 pre-orders Even Nintendo can't keep up with demand. Despite the invite-only system, it looks like stock finally sold out on Friday. The Mario Kart World bundle disappeared two days earlier, but the standalone console was still available when I last checked – not anymore. Right now, both options are completely out of stock on the My Nintendo Store. Check stock at My Nintendo Store Alex Lee14 April 2025 12:30 Could EE restock the Switch 2 this week? I'm really hoping EE drops more Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders this week. Like Argos, the unlikely contender went live twice last week, and both drops stuck around for hours. Stock lasted far longer than expected, so if it does return, there's a good chance you'll have time to check out before it's gone. I'll be watching closely. Check stock at EE now Alex Lee14 April 2025 12:00 Argos restocked the Switch 2 twice last week, and both drops were hefty. They landed on Tuesday and Thursday, both in the late morning, and lasted well into late afternoon. I'm hoping for more of the same tomorrow, if not today. Argos has easily been one of the best places to secure a Switch 2 pre-order so far, including the Mario Kart World bundle. One to keep a close eye on for sure. Check stock at Argos now Alex Lee14 April 2025 11:40 Amazon's been awfully quiet since it first restocked the Switch 2 last Tuesday. The retailer usually orders in a lot of consoles, but given how fast stock sold out and the lack of a follow-up drop, that might not be the case this time round. Oddly, it also wasn't shipping the Switch 2 until 7 June – two full days after the console's official release date. Whether that's down to stock issues or logistics is unclear, but it's one to keep an eye on. Check stock at Amazon now Alex Lee14 April 2025 11:20 Currys is taking Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in-store Here's your daily reminder to check in at your nearest Currys. Late last week, I was still hearing from customers who managed to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 in-store (both the standard console and the Mario Kart World bundle). You'll need to pay up-front – just something to be aware of. If you've had any luck at Currys recently, do let me know – it seems like stock levels vary from store to store. Alex Lee14 April 2025 11:00 Very could also restock the Switch 2 today While it was a quiet end to the week for online retailer Very, it had previously gone on a bit of a streak – dropping consoles almost every day for a full week. I'm hoping we'll see that momentum return today. If it does restock, it'll likely be in the late morning or early afternoon, which is when most of its previous drops have landed. Alex Lee14 April 2025 10:40 Game could restock the Switch 2 this afternoon And if you thought that was a long time to wait for pre-orders to drop, get a whiff of Game. The struggling retailer didn't release Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders until 8pm last Monday – easily the latest drop of the day. It also went live at 5pm last Friday, so it's clearly not in any rush. Alex Lee14 April 2025 10:20
