Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: When will they start and where will stock be available?
Better start saving up!
Yep, the Nintendo Switch 2 is real! And you can register your interest for pre-orders right now.
The Nintendo Switch 2's first trailer teased new games — hello, Mario Kart 9! — and exciting new features, but there aren't tonnes of details just yet.
This hasn't stopped people from wanting to pre-order the shiny next-gen Nintendo console already.
As always, the launch of a new console is an exciting time for gamers, but unwanted things such as stock shortages can cause some stress. Who could forget the struggle to buy a PS5 a few years ago?
Keep reading to find out when we think Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start and where to buy your shiny new next-gen Switch when they're available.
When will Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start?
We predict that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders will start on 2nd April 2025.
Nintendo has confirmed that a full Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event will be taking place online on that date, and it seems incredibly likely that the presentation will end with the dramatic reveal that pre-orders are now open.
The exact time of this event is yet to be confirmed, but we'll be sure to update this page when it is. You might want to have your bank card ready as you watch!
This online Nintendo Direct event was announced during the Switch 2's first-look trailer, specifically at two minutes and 10 seconds into the video.
Do you want to try the Switch 2 before you buy it? Well, you're in luck!
Nintendo has announced that there will be a Nintendo Switch 2 experience taking place in real life in a number of major cities during April, May and June 2025.
The London leg of the event is taking place at the ExCel Centre from 11th April to 13th April. You can find more details on how to sign up on the official Nintendo website.
How to register your interest for Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders
As previously mentioned, a pre-order window for the Nintendo Switch 2 has not yet been revealed but we can anticipate that it'll likely happen after the full Nintendo Switch 2 reveal event.
As a date hasn't been set for that yet, fans will just have to keep their eyes peeled for now.
Some UK stores such as Currys are allowing potential buyers to register their interest in the Nintendo Switch 2 in order to be kept up-to-date with the latest news.
You can also register your interest with ShopTo for 1p. Please bear in mind that the console will cost a lot more than 1p. You are paying 1p to register your interest, not to pay for the console.
For US-based or Canadian fans, meanwhile, you can also register interest on BestBuy.
Check out more of our Nintendo Switch 2 coverage:
- Nintendo Switch 2 price - how much does it cost?
- Nintendo Switch 2 vs original Switch - what are the differences?
- Nintendo Switch 2 Experience - how to try out the new console in person
- Do Switch 2 games work on Switch 1? - are there Switch 2 exclusives?
Which retailers will have Nintendo Switch 2 stock?
If you want to buy a Nintendo Switch 2, we have absolutely no doubt that the official Nintendo website will be one of the main places that have stock.
After all, when a new console comes out, the manufacturer could choose to sell a big chunk of the pre-orders through their own platform, eschewing the need to give a cut to third-party retailers.
So, you'll definitely want to have the console page on the Nintendo Shop bookmarked!
That being said, we don't think that Nintendo will completely abandon its long-standing relationships with major third-party retailers.
Here in the UK, we would expect to see Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders going through these retailers:
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For now, all of those retailers are selling older Switch consoles including the OLED Model, as well as some of the best Switch games on the market. When Switch 2 pre-orders open, we'd be surprised if they weren't selling it!
We'll update this page with all the correct links once Nintendo Switch 2 product pages start to appear.
Of course, if Switch 2 consoles start selling out, you might want to try less obvious shops including supermarkets like Tesco, ASDA and Sainsbury's. Of those three, ASDA seems to be stocking the most gaming gear right now.
If there ends up being a big Nintendo Switch 2 stock shortage, you also might be tempted to look at CeX and hope that the mark-up isn't too high on second-hand units.
Places like CeX will also be handy if you want to trade in an original Switch to put a bit of money in your pocket towards a Switch 2.
The Nintendo Switch 2 price is a mystery at this point, so we'll keep our eyes peeled on that front as well.
In the meantime, the original Switch is still readily available if you want to make a head start on those backwards compatible games!
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Rob Leane is the Gaming Editor at Radio Times, overseeing our coverage of the biggest games on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, mobile and VR. Rob works across our website, social media accounts and video channels, as well as producing our weekly gaming newsletter. He has previously worked at Den of Geek, Stealth Optional and Dennis Publishing.
