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Nintendo Switch2 Debuts as Retailers Open at Midnight to Sell Limited Stock

Restocked shipments are easing stock shortages after April’s pre-orders sold out in minutes.

Customers lin up to purchase Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Staff and members of the public try the Nintendo Switch 2 during a launch event at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
A customer purchases Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
A customer purchases Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

Overview

  • The console launched on June 5 with major outlets including Asda, John Lewis, HMV, Argos, Currys and Best Buy carrying initial stock.
  • Asda is stocking the Mario Kart World bundle for £429.98 across 80 UK stores, with the package exclusive to in-store purchases.
  • Several retailers opened doors at midnight to handle high demand, while pre-order cancellations have triggered staggered restocks.
  • Early pre-orders sold out within hours of the April 24 launch, prompting some buyers to resell bundles on eBay for over £1,000.
  • The Switch2 features a larger screen, enhanced graphics and new titles like Mario Kart World, which introduces open-environment driving for up to 24 players.