How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 – latest US and UK stock updates as consoles are selling out fast

Walmart is live right now, but its stock is coming and going rapidly. Nonetheless, get signed in and try her,e as this is your best bet.

Target's Switch 2 pre-order stock is now appearing as out of stock on both console and bundle listings - but keep checking as we know from experience that this can change rapidly at big retailers during hardware launches!

Best Buy's mega offering of 14 different Switch 2 pre-orders are now appearing as out of stock...

GameStop will begin its pre-orders from 11am ET on April 24. It'll likely be a popular destination as a video game specialist retailer and with its brick-and-mortar stores, as well as its trade-in offers.

Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 haven't started just yet at Amazon. When stock drops, though, we don't expect it to last long, so you'll want to move fast to secure your console.

Sam's Club has its listing page up for the Mario Kart World bundle up but only list pre-orders as 'coming soon' right now.

If you've registered your interest at the US My Nintendo Store, then keep an eye on your emails for an invite to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2. There are some very specific requirements to meet in order to be chosen, but if you meet them, this could be the smoothest way to get your console.

We've now got Switch 2 pre-order listings live at Newegg, with an option to sign up for notifications.

Antonline is a rank outsider right now for Switch 2 pre-orders, but the retailer usually gets in on the action at some point, so it might be one to keep in the maybe pile. It usually goes big on bundles, too, so that could be an attractive element if it wraps up some of the accessories too.

Very had several Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and bundles available to preorder but those have now gone out of stock - given how much stock it seemed to have recently we'd keep this one closest in terms of bookmarked listings.

Amazon regularly gives you the option to request an invite to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2, but the retailer hasn't seen stock apart from a flash on April 8.

Argos was taking pre-orders for a while for both the Switch console and the Mario Kart World bundle, but it's now sold out.

Switch 2 pre-orders have been live at The Game Collection on both April 8 and 9 so it could be a great place to shop for a Switch 2 among the biggest retailers.

Currys is a terrific option in the UK for pre-orders. Since its reveal, it has been working hard on Switch 2 coverage and taking registrations of interest. You can currently head to your local store to place your Switch 2 pre-order or register your interest for online pre-orders.

The EE Store is legitimately a great place to shop for gaming gear nowadays and often chips away at the price tag of even the latest gear. Let's hope Switch 2 pre-orders might be one of those things. All you can do is register your interest for now, but expect more info soon – including any spicy trade-in deals that could help you get your new console for less.

ShopTo was one of the first UK retailers to take registrations of interest for the Switch 2 and it's become one of the first to sell out its initial allocation of consoles. More could pop up at any moment, though, so it's another one to visit regularly over the next few weeks in case of a surprise restock.

Always a popular one for home electronics and a pre-order at John Lewis might even get you that famous two-year warranty the department store is known for. We saw pre-orders here on April 8 but now the listings state that the Switch 2 will only be available come launch day from the retailer.

Going straight to the source is never a bad idea, and this was the first place to announce its Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. However, there is one caveat: pre-orders from here are being offered on an invite-only basis to Nintendo Switch Online members. Full eligibility criteria include the length of time signed up, playtime over the last two years, and whether you've signed up for data sharing. Head through to the site to see if you meet all the requirements.

Smyths Toys has already taken some pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle, but stock has vanished incredibly quickly. You may still find a few consoles up for click and collect on launch day, but it's only in a few limited stores. We're checking in regularly in case there's any more availability before June 5.

While the reward points Game used to offer would have been great for the Switch 2, the UK's specialist video game retailer will be a viable option for stock when pre-orders go live. It was suspiciously quiet after the console reveal, but now it has a landing page live with games and accessories. Best to check regularly for any stock drops.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is already available for pre-order in Australia, with JB Hi-Fi listing the console for AU$699 and selling both games and accessories.