Nintendo Switch 2 is hard to find
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The new portable console sold out quickly online as retailers required pre-orders and limited sales to stop scalping. Here's how to find a Nintendo Switch 2 now.
Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live: Best Buy announces imminent restock, while UK availability improves
In the UK, there was some excellent availability for the Nintendo Switch 2 for launch day, and after a tough day or so, it seems like stock is improving. We'll be checking UK retailers regularly for any updates, so rest assured, you'll find the best links for that region here too.
With all of these stores, we've seen the Mario Kart World bundle available in greater quantities online than the base console, which costs $50 less. But given that Mario Kart is the Switch 2's biggest launch game and retails for $80 on its own, that may not be the worst thing.
The Nintendo Switch 2 officially drops on Thursday, June 5, and it will be available to purchase at Walmart, Target, GameStop and Best Buy. However, seeing as preorders for the new console and its “Mario Kart World” bundle sold out in minutes, you’ll have to act fast to make sure you can bring it home on launch day.
Nintendo has sold 152 million Switch devices since it was first launched in 2017, creating a games juggernaut.