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Switch 2 stock sold out at Amazon (UK)
Well, it was fun while it lasted. Looks like that standalone Switch 2 console at Amazon UK has finally sold out. I checked to see if the Mario Kart World bundle maybe restocked, but that too is sold out.
Retailers — especially Amazon — have a habit of replenishing stock a few minutes after selling out, so I’ll keep a close eye on Amazon this morning/afternoon.
I can’t believe Switch 2 is sticking around at Amazon (UK)
I’m pretty shocked, because the Nintendo Switch 2 is still in stock at Amazon UK for £395.
I really can’t believe this restock has stuck around this long. While several UK restocks have been available for multiple days already, those offered the console packaged up with extras, often taking the price north of £500. Whereas this is just the regular Nintendo Switch 2 with no extras at all. It’s the base console at its retail price of £395.
Surely, this won’t last until launch day, so if you want to get yourself a Switch 2 this week, and you live in the UK, this is pretty much as good as it’s going to get right now.
Don’t forget your Switch 2 Pro controller
Now that launch week is here, your Switch 2 pre-order (if you have one) will be entering the shipping phase very soon, so it’s really your last chance to lock in some extras, if you want to have them ready for launch day.
There’s plenty of Switch 2 accessories out there already, but the real show-stealer looks set to be the Switch 2 Pro controller. It’s Switch 1 equivalent remains one of the best controllers on the market, and this V2 upgrade looks every bit as good, if not better.
No Switch 2 restocks to kick off launch week yet
If you were hoping that Nintendo and/or it’s retail partners would celebrate the start of Switch 2 launch week with a pre-order restock, unfortunately, the situation is unchanged at present. For now, Switch 2 remains sold out across U.S. retailers.
Granted, this isn’t a huge surprise as it’s already been confirmed that several retailers including Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart will have additional units on launch day, so any built-up allocation is likely be saved for Thursday, June 5 right now.
Nevertheless, I’m still watching out across retailers in case there’s a surprise restock over the next few hours. You never do know with restocks, anything can happen.
PSA: Don’t peel off Switch 2’s screen film
If you’ve got a Switch 2 pre-order and are expected to get your hands on the console in the next few days, here’s a key piece of advice: Do not peel off the protective film.
As reported by IGN, it’s been confirmed that the Switch 2’s screen ships with a “film layer designed to prevent fragments scattering in the event of damage.” Basically, this is an extra layer of protection just in case your Switch 2 display were to shatter.
So, if you’re lucky enough to get hold of a Switch 2 this week, be careful during the unboxing process. You definitely won’t want to remove this extra layer on the display.
Switch 2 still IN STOCK at Amazon (UK)
As mentioned, getting hold of a Switch 2 in the U.K. has been a relative breeze compared to the U.S., and that’s been proven once again this week as the Nintendo Switch 2 is available at Amazon U.K. right now.
The mega retailer restocked over the weekend, and the console is still available as we enter the new week. This is the standalone unit as well, so you’re getting a Switch 2 for £395. Yes, the Mario Kart World bundle is technically the better deal, but this is a great opportunity to secure a console ahead of the release day. Go secure yours right now…
Here’s the retailers to check this week
Switch 2 launch week is here, and below you’ll find the retailer links you need to bookmark if you’re hoping to secure a console. At present, there are no signs of any fresh Switch 2 stock, but we know that’s all going to change in the next few days as a few retailers including Walmart, Target, Best Buy and GameStop have confirmed that fresh chances to lock-in a Switch 2 console are arriving this week. Get prepared now.
Welcome to Switch 2 launch week!
After years of rumors, dubious leaks and speculation, the Nintendo Switch 2 is just days away from being a real thing we can hold in our hands. It’s been a very long road to get to this point, but the Switch 2 is almost here.
If you’ve got your pre-order locked in, it’s time to start getting excited, but if you haven’t managed to secure a console yet, don’t worry, I’m tracking all thing Switch 2 pre-orders and restocks in this dedicated live blog. So, let’s get down to business.
