Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders live: US and UK stock updates, and all the best retailers and links to check

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.

Walmart's stock has now gone out of stock after coming and going for a good few hours when pre-orders went live at midnight ET.

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!

GameStop went live with its pre-orders, but demand was extremely high and it looks like stock has now dried up.

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

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.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is probably our most anticipated Switch 2 accessory and is currently up for pre-order at Walmart.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera is an intriguing accessory you can add to the new console to augment online play with your friends - and it's available to pre-order at Walmart too!

It's currently out of stock at Walmart, but the official carry case and screen protector are definitely worth investing in when Walmart gets more stock of it, so you can rest easy about protecting your new console.

Those looking to have a well-stocked Switch 2 accessory cupboard can pre-order the Joy-Con 2 controller pair right now from Walmart.

The official Samsung microSD Express card is readily available right now and is a perfect acquisition for fans looking to go huge on games at launch and get stuck into plenty of titles without having to worry about space.

Probably the most fun Switch 2 accessory, the Piranha Plant Camera from HORI is available to preorder right now. However, do remember that it has a lower resolution than the official Switch 2 camera.

Even though it'll arrive a little after the Switch 2's launch, the next 3D Donkey Kong game is going to be a brilliant one to play as one of the first bona fide Switch 2 games.

The Switch 2 version of Tears of the Kingdom could well be the definitive version of the game to play with plenty of graphical enhancements to make it look even more stunning.

If you didn't play Breath of the Wild when it first released way back in 2017, then the upgraded version on Switch 2 is likely to be the only version you ever need to consider buying.

Offering a brand new experience in the form of Star Crossed World, this version of Kirby and the Forgotten Land will offer something extra special on Switch 2.

Amazon had stock of both the standalone console and the Mario Kart World bundle recently, but now, sadly, it seems as though it no longer has inventory, instead displaying a 'Currently unavailable' stock level. Always worth bookmarking and checking, though.

The Game Collection has finally run out of stock of its Switch 2 pre-order bundles. One to watch though.

Currys has finally got its online listings up, and that could mean imminent stock action. The retailer is still taking in-store pre-orders, so you can click through here to find your closest store and register for news here.

Argos held stock of the console and Mario Kart Bundle regularly at the beginning of the pre-order phase, but hasn't seen stock for a while now.

Very's Switch 2 bundles have now sold out for the time being - we'll let you know as soon as it has more stock.

EE had one of its chunkiest bundles back in stock about 10 days ago, but now hasn't seen anything for a while. This is definitely a retailer to keep to hand, though.

The official My Nintendo Store should still be live with pre-orders to anyone who received an invitation to pre-order via email. Keep checking the inboxes, and we'll also keep our fingers crossed that Nintendo loosens the criteria soon.

John Lewis has all its listing pages up for Switch 2 consoles and accessories, but only the accessories are able to be pre-ordered right now - the console has all gone with the retailer listing launch date (June 5) as the next opportunity.

Not a retailer I'd expected to cover or include, but given it had stock soon after pre-orders went live, it's another one worth keeping to hand!

ShopTo went early with its offer to take registrations of interest in the Switch 2, and it remains a viable retailer option, when its stock returns.

The PC-focused retailer has popped up with two of its own listing pages for the Switch 2, and offered stock fleetingly last week, so it is absolutely worth throwing into the mix for future checking and restocks in the UK.

HMV had a restock of both the standalone and the Mario Kart bundle on the morning (UK time) of April 10 - but sold out incredibly quickly, sadly. Still, it's another option to have in the pocket.

Game's pre-order pages are no longer even present on its website, which is a shame. That could be it for consoles, but it might well have the suite of accessories available, so worth a check for those.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is widely available in the UK to pre-order and is our top recommendation for an accessory if you're looking to bulk out your setup from the off

Also available at: Argos | Very | EE |John Lewis | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store (out of stock) | Smyths Toys

The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera could be the most interesting of Switch 2 accessories, enabling you to beam yourself to your friends as you play, and it's available to pre-order in the UK right now.

Also available at: Argos | Very | EE | John Lewis | The Game Collection (£54.95) | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys

A carry case and screen protector are things I always recommend for almost every device that will take one - getting it sorted before the console arrives will give you great peace of mind too.

Also available at: Very | EE | John Lewis (£24.99) | The Game Collection (£29.95) | My Nintendo Store

Anyone in the UK looking to get a bunch of controllers and ready for couch gaming can pre-order an extra set of Joy-Con 2 controllers right now.

Also available at: Argos | Very | EE | John Lewis | The Game Collection (£79.95) | ShopTo (£79.85) | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys

The official Samsung microSD Express card is a top accessory for those looking to bulk out their storage in the UK ahead of the console's launch. If you've got a big backlog of Switch 1 games as well as eyeing up a bunch of Switch 2 launch games then this could be your best friend.

Also available at: EE | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game

Alternatively, you can go for SanDisk's offering and get its own official storage card instead!

Also available at: EE | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game

Perfect for a bit of extra immersion in the likes of Mario Kart World, the wheel Joy-Con 2 attachments are up for pre-order now too.

Also available at: EE | John Lewis (£19.99) | ShopTo (£19.85) | My Nintendo Store | Game

The incredibly fun-looking Piranha Plant Camera from HORI is available to pre-order in the UK too, but remember it's of a lower resolution than the official one.

Also available at: EE (£34.99) | Very (£34.99) | John Lewis (£34.99) | The Game Collection (£39.95) | ShopTo - £34.85) | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys

The headline act when it comes to Nintendo Switch 2 games, the latest in the behemoth racing chaos series is available for pre-order at a range of UK retailers right now.

Pre-order for £74.99 at: Amazon | Argos | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | My Nintendo Store | ShopTo | Game | Smyths Toys

The next 3D Donkey Kong game comes out a bit after launch, but you can safely pre-order this smashing-looking (get it?) installment in the series from a variety of places right now.

Also available at: EE | Argos | Very | John Lewis | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys

If you're late to the Zelda party, then now might be the best time ever to dive into the latest in the series with the Switch 2 version set to up the ante on aesthetics and experience.

Also available at: EE | Argos | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys

And if you missed Breath of the Wild too from back in 2017, then playing it on the Switch 2 is likely to be the new definitive way to experience the game, so pre-order it now to lock it in.

Also available at: EE | Argos | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | My Nintendo Store | Smyths Toys

An updated version of the game, this will feature improved graphics and performance (in the form of frame rates) as well as offer a new story, too - Star Crossed World.

Also available at: EE | Very | John Lewis | The Game Collection | ShopTo | My Nintendo Store | Game | Smyths Toys