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Nintendo Switch 2 is available to preorder now (April 8, 2025) on from the My Nintendo online store.
Prices start from £395.99 for the console alone. But Nintendo is also selling a limited edition bundle with the Switch 2 console and a download code for its brand-new Mario Kart game for £429.99.
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If you don't want to buy the bundle, Mario Kart World alone costs£74.99 for a physical Game Card, and £66.99 as a digital purchase from the eShop. Other Switch 2 games will vary in price, with the new Donkey Kong Bananza title announced during the 60-minute Direct presentation priced at £66.99.
If you want to order a Nintendo Switch 2 from the official store, you must meet 5 conditions.
Yes, not everyone can add the feverishly-anticipated console to their shopping basket. Nintendo fans will need to meet several requirements to preorder Switch 2 from the Nintendo store. Ahead of the UK release date of June 5, the gaming firm has imposed several restrictions to ensure "the most dedicated Nintendo Switch players in Europe and the UK" are amongst the first to get their hands on the Switch 2 — and not scalpers looking to resell the handheld-and-home console on auction sites for a hefty profit.
@gbnews Nintendo fans will need to meet several requirements to pre-order Switch 2 from the Nintendo store. Ahead of the UK release date of June 5, the gaming firm has imposed several restrictions to ensure "the most dedicated Nintendo Switch players in Europe and the UK" are amongst the first to get their hands on the Switch 2. #Nintendo #Nintendoswitch #Uk #News #Uknews #Britain #Gbnews
If you want to preorder a Switch 2 console from Nintendo from today (April 8) you'll need to meet the following restrictions:
- Subscribed to Nintendo Switch Online for at least two years continuously by March 31, 2025
- Need an active Nintendo Switch Online membershipon the day the Switch 2 preorder is placed
- Spent a certain amount of time playing purchased / paid Nintendo Switch games — Nintendo will prioritise shoppers with the most hours clocked up on their original Switch console
- Opted to share console usage information with Nintendo to customise offers and recommendations
- Agreed to receive promotional emails and messages from Nintendo
Nintendo says it could relax these restrictions over time, but with Switch 2 consoles sold-out from many of the biggest UK retailers — we wouldn't expect to see these rules removed anytime soon.
Nintendo says it wants to reward its most loyal players, so it has added several conditions to meet before you can preorder the Switch 2 console or accessories ahead of the UK release date on June 5
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If you're subscribed to a Nintendo Switch Online family plan only the bill-payer who originally purchased the membership will be eligible to buy a Switch 2. Other people included in the family membership will not be eligible, Nintendo has confirmed.
Nintendo has revealed a selection of games and accessories that will be available to preorder from the My Nintendo Store on April 9 ...provided you meet certain conditions
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In the small print, Nintendo admits: "Over time, the selection criteria thresholds may be lowered and more people could be invited to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 console. Throughout, we will remain focussed on prioritising the most dedicated Nintendo Switch players — while stocks last."
Alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 console, the online Nintendo Store will also take orders for accessories like the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller for £74.99, wireless Nintendo GameCube (GCN) Controller for an authenticated experience when playing GameCube titles coming soon to Nintendo Switch Online for £58.99, Switch 2 Camera powered by USB-C for enhanced in-game chat for £49.99, and microSD Express Cards to expand the built-in storage, starting from £49.99.
Other retailers that will stock the Nintendo Switch 2, including the likes of HMV, EE Store, ShopTo, SimplyGames, and others have not confirmed plans to impose any of the above restrictions. Provided there's enough stock available, anyone will be able to preorder one of these consoles on April 8. If you want to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 console from Amazon UK, you'll need to apply for an invite.
The retailer has not listed the criteria for its invite system, however it warns that not everyone who applies will receive a link to purchase the latest console from Nintendo. "High-demand item with limited quantities. We won't be able to grant all requests," it cautions.
If you want to order from Nintendo's online store, you'll need to qualify for an invite. These are being sent out to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, with those who have the most hours played higher in the queue MY NINTENDO STORE | GBN Preorder Nintendo Switch 2 at a discount from ShopTo
UK retailer ShopTo is offering the chance to reserve your spot in the queue for a Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World ahead of its release on June 5, 2025. You'll need to pay 1p to join the queue on ShopTo, with the remaining balance due on dispatch. ShopTo offers interest-free payment plans and 2% cashback
Switch 2 + Mario Kart World
$429.99
$429.85
Preorder Nintendo Switch 2 from GAME
At time of writing, GAME remains one of the few UK retailers that hasn't sold out of its Nintendo Switch 2 stock. It's currently offering the standalone console as well as the Switch 2 + Mario Kart Bundle available with no need for an invite. It offers flexible payment options with a £0 upfront cost, followed by 3 instalments of £143.33
Switch 2 + Mario Kart World
$429.99
Register interest and join queue for Switch 2 from EE
Mobile network EE has some limited Nintendo Switch 2 stock available. You don't need to be an EE mobile phone or broadband customer to buy from the retailer. EE isn't offering the cheaper standalone console, but only the Switch 2 + Mario Kart Bundle
Switch 2 + Mario Kart World
$429.99
For those who missed the blockbuster hour-long Nintendo Direct, the Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025 with redesigned Joy-Con 2 controllers that can double-up as a computer mouse in compatible games and snap to the side of the console using strong magnets for handheld gameplay.
You'll be able to connect with friends anywhere in the world using the all-new GameChat feature, which allows voice communication during gameplay. GameChat enables you to talk with up to 12 friends whilst playing games, making it feel like you're all in the same room.
Nintendo has added a new C button to the right Joy-Con 2 controller. Pressing this will immediately kickstart the new GameChat feature, bringing together real-time voice and video chat with friends and family
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With the press of the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller, you can initiate a chat using the system's built-in microphone. You can even see your friends' faces by connecting a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (£49.99).
The Nintendo Switch 2 boasts a large 7.9-inch LCD screen displaying full HD at 1080p whilst maintaining the same 13.9mm (0.55") thickness as the original Switch. The successor arrives with significantly improved CPU and GPU performance, enabling more detailed graphics and faster loading times.
You'll enjoy 256GB of internal storage—eight times more than the original Switch.
Your existing Nintendo Switch games will be playable on the new console, with some receiving enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 editions.
Mario Kart World, the follow-up to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — one of the bestselling titles on the original Nintendo Switch, will be bundled with the Switch 2 console on launch day (June 5, 2025)
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Mario Kart World will be a flagship launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, arriving on the same day as the console. The game introduces a vast interconnected environment where you can race seamlessly across connected courses with up to 24 drivers competing simultaneously.
You'll experience new modes like Knockout Tour, where players who don't reach checkpoints quickly enough are eliminated. In Free Roam mode, you can explore off-track and take photos at scenic locations with friends.
Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new 3D platforming adventure exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, will launch on July 17, 2025. You'll be able to crash, bash and climb through environments, tearing off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will receive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions with performance upgrades and the new Zelda Notes feature.
An all-new 3D adventure — Donkey Kong Bananza — will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 in July
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Third-party developers are bringing major titles to the Nintendo Switch 2, including EA Sports' Madden NFL and EA SPORTS FC. You'll be able to experience Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on a Nintendo platform for the first time, complete with the Phantom Liberty expansion.
Other notable releases include Final Fantasy VII: Remake, Street Fighter 6, and Hogwarts Legacy. Meanwhile, the blockbuster Xbox Series X|S and PS5 title, Elden Ring will arrive sometime later this year
If you're interested in learning more about the system's features, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is an interactive guide to the new features baked into the console, which will be available from the Nintendo eShop on launch day.
