Where To Pre-Order Nintendo Switch 2
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Update #2 []: With My Nintendo Store pre-orders now live in Europe for games and accessories, we’ve added those to the guide below.
Remember, for Switch 2 systems, the GameCube controller, and microSD Express card pre-orders direct from Nintendo, you’ll need to have received a pre-order invite. For anything else — or if you’re buying from another retailer — there are no such restrictions.
Still no word on a Switch 2 pre-order date for the US and Canada. We’ll update the moment there’s news.
Update #1 []: Pre-orders from My Nintendo Store in the UK and Europe are live now – IF you received an invite in your email inbox!
Also, as announced last week by Nintendo, pre-orders in the US are being postponed from the planned 9th April date, although the US release date of 5th June remains unchanged at the time of writing.
Original Story: Following the Direct showcase, Switch 2 pre-orders from Nintendo itself went live on the 8th April in the UK and Europe. Pre-orders in the US and Canada will come at an unspecified later date.
Other retailers had them live earlier, though. Although they’re selling out fast in Europe, they’re still popping up here and there, so if you’re hoping to get a Switch 2 on launch day, you’ll want to slam down your money sharpish.
In this guide, we’ve collected the latest info, plus the best Switch 2 pre-order options from Nintendo and reputable retailers in the US and UK, including any discounts or bundle deals. We’ve also included Switch 2 controllers, accessories (such as cards and cases), as well as games.
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Pre-order Nintendo Switch 2
Below, we are tracking prices for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles to save you the hassle of searching across all retailers. Simply have a look through and choose the best deal available!
We’ll be updating this page daily, sometimes hourly! At the moment, the Amazon UK links are “available by invitation” only, but that won’t last long. If you want to buy from My Nintendo Store, you’ll need to have received an email invite from Nintendo – scroll down for the criteria.
In the US, GameStop has pre-order pages live, but with “Coming soon” instead of “Click to buy”. Watch this space.
Switch 2 controllers
Extra pads are always handy. Your old Switch controllers will connect wirelessly to Switch 2, remember, but if you need to pre-order Switch 2 Joy-Con or the new, updated Pro Controller, here they are:
And here’s the brand new GameCube controller that’s exclusive to My Nintendo Store (although at the time of writing, as with the console itself, you’ll need an invite from Nintendo to buy this one):
Switch 2 accessories
There are plenty of extras coming out for the new console. If you’re looking to get the most out of GameChat, for example, you’ll need a camera. And here’s where you’ll find all the important extras you might want to pick up with the console:
Switch 2 games
What’s a console without games, eh? Here are some essential Switch 2 launch titles you might want to pick up:
Switch 2 storage
Finally, while the system comes with 256GB of internal storage, that could fill up quickly depending on the games you buy, and especially if you’re planning to transfer a large Switch 1 library to the new console.
Switch 2 uses a different type of microSD card, too – Switch 1 cards are incompatible, unfortunately. You may want to expand your memory with a new microSD Express card – check out our guide for details and deals: