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Nintendo Switch2 Shortages Persist as Restocks Sell Out Within Minutes

Retailers are offering same-day click & collect, backorders, early member access to manage persistent demand that outstrips supply

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Overview

  • As of June 23, UK retailers EE, ShopTo and Ebuyer have consoles in stock or open for backorder, with some offering same-day click & collect for standalone units and Mario Kart World bundles.
  • Walmart Plus members in the US gain early access to a scheduled June 25 restock after weeks of scarce in-store and online availability.
  • The base console is priced at £399.99 while the Mario Kart World bundle costs £429.99, and retailers also offer premium add-ons such as a Pro controller and Switch2 camera.
  • Upgraded hardware includes a custom Nvidia chip, 12GB of RAM, a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display with HDR and 120Hz handheld refresh rate plus DLSS upscaling for older titles.
  • Launch titles range from Mario Kart World and enhanced editions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom to major third-party games such as Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Hogwarts Legacy.