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Tom's Guide
14-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Nintendo Switch 2 restocks — live updates and retailers to check now
1. Quick links2. Full retailer listings3. U.K. restocks4. LIVE: Latest updates Nintendo Switch 2 supply is still struggling to meet the high demand. The hybrid console has been available for a month, but Switch 2 restocks remain tricky to find. And when a retailer does replenish the console, any available units don't tend to stick around for very long. Luckily, we are seeing regular restocks across major retailers with the likes of Walmart, Target and Best Buy offering gamers fresh opportunities to score a Switch 2 in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Amazon finally entered the game. After being absent from pre-order and launch periods, Amazon launched its Nintendo Switch 2 listing pages last week. Restocks have been significantly more common in the U.K., where getting hold of a Switch 2 has been comparatively easier. Not only have Switch 2 restocks been more frequent in the U.K., but stock has often been available for days at a time. For example, Argos currently has Nintendo Switch 2 in stock, and it's available for in-store collection or delivery to your home. Nintendo Switch 2 launched on June 5 and costs $449 / £395 standalone and $499 / £429 bundled with Mario Kart World. Don't be tempted to overpay via a resale site, as we're bringing you the latest Nintendo Switch 2 restock news in this regularly updated live blog. I've been tracking hard-to-buy gaming items for more than five years, and at this point, I know how to play (and win) the restock game. Now I'm using all of that experience to help you secure a Nintendo Switch 2 this week without having to pay an inflated scalper price. After being absent from the Switch 2 pre-order phase, Amazon U.S. launched a Nintendo Switch 2 listing page and is now allowing shoppers to request an invite to purchase. There are no details yet when invites will be sent, but sign up now to be in with a chance to score a Switch 2. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ Amazon Walmart last restocked the Nintendo Switch 2 on Monday, July 7. As with prior restock events, it was initially exclusive to Walmart Plus members before later opening up to everyone. And yes, if you were wondering, stock has since sold out. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ Walmart Best Buy last restocked the Switch 2 online on June 11. The electronics retailer has been another regular source of Switch 2 stock, and also held an in-store restock this week on Tuesday, July 1. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ Best Buy Target last restocked the Switch 2 on Friday, June 6. This could mean the next drop is a little ways off as the retailer may need some time to build up its inventory again. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ Target GameStop is currently sold out of Switch 2 consoles. However, as a specialist video game retailer, we're expecting more stock to arrive shortly, so watch this space. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ GameStop My Nintendo Store is using an invite system to allocate its available Switch 2 stock. You will need to meet specific criteria, including having a Nintendo Switch Online account and then be selected and sent an invite to order the console. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ Nintendo Store Antonline's Switch 2 listings have a "coming soon" message. This could be a sign that the tech retailer is planning to restock the console in the near future, though that message has been there quite a while now, so it's a little puzzling. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ Antonline Newegg's Nintendo Switch 2 pages are live, but there's currently no stock. Newegg may restock the console soon, but nothing is confirmed yet, so this is another one to watch closely for now. Mario Kart Bundle: $499 @ Newegg Sam's Club has a listing page for the Nintendo Switch 2, which currently advises the console is "coming soon." This could be an indication that the retailer is planning to take Switch 2 orders in the near future, so be sure to watch this space. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is practically guaranteed to be the most in-demand Switch 2 accessory, and it packs a suitable upgrade over its predecessor adding a headphone jack, the new "C" button, and customizable back buttons. Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop Need an extra set of Joy-Con 2 controllers for multiplayer, or just because it's always nice to have a spare? You can pick up an additional set of Joy-Con 2 at various retailers for $94. Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop One of Switch 2's new features is GameChat, and to get the most out of this new addition you'll need a Nintendo Switch 2 Camera to video chat with your friends online. Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop The official Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is pretty dull, but this licensed third-party one from Hori is anything but. It's modeled after the iconic Piranha Planet from the Super Mario series and offers all the same features, plus you can close the Piranha's head to give yourself some privacy as needed. Huge caveat: it's resolution maxes out at 480p, whereas the Nintendo camera is retailers: Best Buy You don't need the Switch Joy-Con 2 Wheel to enjoy games like Mario Kart World, but it'll sure make the experience much more fun. You can get a set of two for just $24. Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop It's not the most exciting Switch 2 accessory, but should you need a spare AC adapter for your Switch to you can get one for $34. It connects directly to the Switch 2 Switch 2 retailers: Best Buy | GameStop Take your Switch 2 on the road with the official Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case. It's big enough so you can carry the Switch 2, Nintendo Switch 2 dock, Joy-Con 2 controllers, various cables, and up to six game retailers: Best Buy | GameStop The Switch 2 comes with an increased storage capacity of up to 2TB. However, the Switch 2 is only compatible with microSD Express cards, which means you'll need new storage cards for your console. Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop Mario Kart World will launch on the same day as the Switch 2. This new entry will allow up to 24 drivers to take part in each race, and you'll be able to drive anywhere on the track. Nintendo also said gamers can expect new retailers: Best Buy | GameStop| Walmart Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 is the definitive way to enjoy CDPR's critically acclaimed first-person open-world RPG on the go. You play a mercenary named V, completing missions in the dark city of the future, Night City, though your main aim is surviving the chaos that surrounds you. This Ultimate Edition also includes the essential Phantom Liberty DLC expansion, which opens up a new area of the map, the ruthless Dogtown. Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop Donkey Kong Bananza will launch on July 17 and allow DK to smash his way through (and down into) the surrounding terrain. He can punch his way through mountains or head underground in search of collectibles. It's hands-down one of the Switch 2's biggest titles. Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop| Walmart Street Fighter 6 1-2 Fighters Edition features 26 characters and 20 stages. You'll fight your way to the top with all-new content and game modes exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, like Local Wireless One-on-One and Avatar retailers: GameStop | Walmart An enhanced edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land will make its way to the Switch 2. It'll feature everything we loved about the original as well as some improvements like better graphical fidelity, HDR support, and frame rate improvements. The ever-adorable Kirby gets a bump from 30fps to 60fps and you can enjoy 1080p gameplay in handheld mode or 1440p when retailers: GameStop | Walmart The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is being ported over to the Switch 2. It promises improved visuals and performance. It also brings support for Zelda Notes, a game-specific service found in the Nintendo Switch app that's exclusive to the Switch 2. It brings voice-assisted navigation, voice memories, and item sharing. Additional retailers: GameStop| Walmart The original Switch's definitive launch game has returned for the Switch 2, and now it's been enhanced for Nintendo's new hardware. It's the masterpiece you (probably) know, but it looks and runs better than ever. If you've never played Breath of the Wild, there really isn't a better time to jump into Hyrule than via this Switch 2 retailers: Best Buy Hitman World of Assassination Signature Edition brings the complete IO Interactive trilogy to Nintendo Switch 2. In this action-stealth game, you play the world's most lethal killer, Agent 47, as they travel the globe eliminating high-value targets in a multitude of creative ways. Each mission is highly replayable, and this Signature Edition also comes with a wealth of extra content. I'm a Senior Entertainment Editor at Tom's Guide with more than five years of experience tracking restocks for loads of in-demand gaming items. From the PS5 and Xbox Series X to the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection, I've helped thousands of readers secure hard-to-buy tech, and I'm putting all that experience to good use this week to help you secure a Nintendo Switch 2.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo Switch 2 launch: What fans are saying about the new console
Live Events Mixed Reactions from Fans What's New in Switch 2 (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially arrived, sparking long lines from Tokyo to New York as eager gamers camped out for the highly anticipated is banking on the Switch 2 to revive flagging sales, packing it with new features to attract online gamers. It marks the first major update to the beloved console in eight years — and the excitement was the U.S., a chaotic pre-order process back in April left many frustrated when consoles sold out within minutes. On launch day, hopeful buyers lined up early, some rolling the dice for leftover stock."I'm just rolling the dice here," said Edgar Huo, one of about 25 people waiting outside a Target store in Tribeca, New York City. While many had pre-ordered online, Huo and others hoped to score from any extra Japan, the Switch 2 was distributed via a competitive lottery system that drew 2.2 million applications, according to Nintendo. Some retailers held their own lotteries to meet Takahashi, who lost out on Nintendo's official draw, won a second-chance lottery from a major electronics retailer. He showed up four hours before store opening to secure accessories alongside his console.'I feel very sorry for those who weren't successful in the lottery. But I also had a tough time getting this far, so I hope they forgive me!' he the Switch 2 is flying off shelves, fan reactions have been mixed — especially user posted on X: "Bro, they charged $80 for the original Switch dock, and that one didn't even have a fan like the Switch 2 dock. I'll just browse second-hand again and try to score one for half price."Another user wrote: "The UI being the same as Switch 1 is really a bummer, but still enjoying the Switch 2."A more optimistic buyer shared: "Seen a lot of ppl complaining about the price and it's a fair criticism. But IMO this has been such a long time coming and it's pretty much everything we wanted — so to me it's a win."For those who couldn't snag one, the wait continues."I sadly couldn't get a Nintendo Switch 2 today, but it looks really good from the YouTube videos I've seen. It makes me really jealous lol. Can't wait until I get my hands on one," said an X Switch 2 features a larger, higher-resolution screen, enhanced processing power, and smoother, more vivid gameplay. The standout addition is a new 'C button' that launches GameChat, a social gaming feature that lets users communicate in real time — if they subscribe to Nintendo's online also includes a built-in microphone, enabling in-game voice chats and screen sharing with expects to sell 15 million units of the Switch 2 by March lovers can look forward to special Switch 2 editions of two popular Legend of Zelda games, along with upcoming releases in the Pokémon and Kirby franchises. Titles from third-party publishers are also on the Switch 2 launched at $449.99 in the U.S., a notable increase from the original Switch's $299 debut. The delay in preorders was reportedly due to uncertainty around new tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump, adding a layer of tension to the the pricing and preorder drama, the Switch 2's launch has once again cemented Nintendo's place at the heart of gaming culture — even as fans debate whether the upgrade is worth the wait.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nintendo Switch 2 launch draws eager fans
The highly anticipated Switch 2, launching globally on Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor, featuring new social functions designed to encourage online play. Nintendo is relying on the Switch 2 to revitalise declining sales. Nintendo has said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March 2026. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eager customers lined up outside electronics stores in Tokyo hours in advance to collect their pre-ordered Nintendo Switch 2 The much anticipated Switch 2, being released around the world Thursday, is an upgrade to its eight-year-old predecessor with new social features meant to draw players into online gaming Nintendo is counting on the Switch 2 to boost sagging the US, a chaotic pre-order process in April left some fans frustrated after the consoles quickly sold Japan, the new consoles were sold through a competitive lottery system that Nintendo said got about 2.2 million the official draw, some retailers offered their own lotteries to pre-order the Takahashi was among those who missed out on the official draw but he was selected in the second round of a lottery held by a major electronics retailer in was first in line waiting outside the store, arriving four hours ahead of its opening. He hoped to secure a limited supply of Nintendo accessories to buy along with his pre-ordered Switch 2."I feel very sorry for those who weren't successful in the lottery. But I also had tough time getting this far, so I hope they forgive me!" Takahashi new console comes with a larger and higher resolution screen than its predecessor, with improved processing power, offering smoother and more vivid has said it expects to sell 15 million Switch 2 consoles for the fiscal year through March company has promised to roll out attractive software for the Switch 2 later this year, including "The Legend of Zelda" games, a Pokemon title and a Kirby game, as well as offerings from outside software is capitalizing on the launch with the opening of a store in San Francisco and the Super Nintendo World amusement facility in Orlando, Florida, both set for this Switch 2's rollout arrives at an uncertain time for much of the gaming industry due to new tariffs implemented by US President Donald Trump In the US, the Switch 2's baseline launch price is $449.99 - significantly higher than the original Switch's $299 price pre-orders for the Switch 2 were delayed for several weeks so the company could assess the potential impact of tariffs.
