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Nintendo Switch 2 live: Argos restocks the console, and you can get it today
From specs and price to where the console is in stock, here’s your rolling coverage of the Nintendo Switch 2
It’s now been over a week since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, and stock is still vanishing fast. Argos has just gone live with both the standalone console and the Mario Kart World bundle, with same-day delivery or click-and-collect available from your local shop. Currys also keeps listing and un-listing bundles, which suggests it may also have in-store stock.
Elsewhere, Very and ShopTo also have the console in stock, though neither of them can deliver before next week. ShopTo is still taking back-orders for delivery from 18 June and Very has a range of bundles in stock.
JD Williams, Smyths Toys, John Lewis and Game all restocked earlier this week – but sold out within minutes. I’m updating this page with the latest stock updates as well as the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, so keep checking back. This is the only Nintendo Switch 2 stock checker you need.
Read more: We’ve got all the details on Nintendo Switch 2 stock in the US
Nintendo Switch 2 specs
The Switch 2 might look familiar, but there’s a lot going on underneath. It’s powered by a new custom Nvidia chip, so games don’t just load faster, they look better and run more smoothly. You get 12GB of RAM (up from 4GB on the original Switch), and most of that goes straight into powering games, not just background stuff.
The screen is still LCD, not OLED, but it’s bigger at 7.9in and has 1080p resolution. It supports HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate. Colours pop more, and motion looks buttery-smooth in handheld mode. There’s also DLSS upscaling built in, so older games look better. Sadly, while it supports variable refresh rates, it doesn’t work when docked – just in handheld mode.
Nintendo Switch 2 price
The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Buying the bundle saves you £40 compared to picking up the game separately, so it’s better value if you’re planning to grab it anyway.
No big discounts yet – it’s only been out a week, after all – but some retailers have larger, more expensive bundles. These include the new Switch 2 camera (£49, Amazon.co.uk), the Pro controller (£74.99, Very.co.uk) and the official carry case and screen protector (£20.99, Amazon.co.uk), as well as extra games and accessories.
Nintendo Switch 2 launch games
There are plenty of new Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch. Mario Kart World is the big one, but you’ve also got upgraded versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, plus mammoth games like Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Hogwarts Legacy – two games that really test the console’s muscle.
Other launch day games include Hades 2, Split Fiction, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Street Fighter 6, Survival Kids and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. You’ve also got Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Deltarune Chapters 1–4, plus more niche picks like Fantasy Life i and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD. Civilization VII and No Man’s Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware.
On top of that, loads of older Nintendo titles have been patched with free performance updates, and Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur II are now available through the new Switch Online GameCube library.
Very is your best bet right now
It’s been a relatively quiet afternoon. Before I head out for the evening, I think the best option for Switch 2 stock is Very.
Very has a ton of Switch 2 bundles. They’re all fairly expensive, but a good option if you want a console.
For some extra games, try these bundles:
If you havea little more to spend, try the controller or Joy Con 2 wheels bundles.
Smyths has some in-store stock
Symths Toys has 3 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles at the Castlevale location and a single console in Norwich.
A single Switch 2 in stock at John Lewis
Nintendo fans in West London: I hope you can run fast. At the time of publication, there is a single Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle at the John Lewis shop in Westfield.
As far as I can tell, it’s the only Switch 2 in stock at any John Lewis in the country, and you can’t even reserve it, so the race is on.
Argos sells out of standalone consoles
Argos Nintendo Switch 2 stock is running out
There’s not a lot of stock left for both the Nintendo Switch 2 standalone console or the Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World now at Argos, but I’m still seeing a handful of stores with stock.
If there’s nowhere with stock near you, I’d recommend purchasing a Switch 2 from Very – it won’t arrive this weekend, but it’ll be with you by next Friday.
Nintendo Switch 2 bundles are starting to sell out at Argos
The Mario Kart World bundle is starting to sell out now across stores in the UK. You can still find it in stock, but you may have to travel a bit of a distance to get it.
Thankfully, there’s still loads of Nintendo Switch 2 standalone consoles in stock – both available for home delivery and same-day click-and-collect.
Argos still has lots of Switch 2 consoles and bundles
This must be one of the biggest restocks since launch day. After almost five hours, Argos still has loads of consoles and bundles still available to buy, with many stores still offering free same-day click-and-collect.
Will they sell out soon? Who knows, but it’s currently the only retailer with stock available today. ShopTo and Very will see you wait a week for delivery.
Very adds even more Nintendo Switch 2 bundles to its site
Very just added even more Nintendo Switch 2 bundles to its site, including new game combos and microSD card bundles. All of them are available to pre-order now for delivery on 20 June.
There are plenty of options to choose from, including bundles with Mario Kart World, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and more.
Currys toggles Nintendo Switch 2 listings back to "out of stock"
That didn’t last long. Currys briefly had a few Nintendo Switch 2 bundles listed, but they’ve already disappeared again. This has now happened a few times over the past few days. Listings pop up, vanish within minutes and then return later.
I’m not sure whether these are genuine drops or a quirk of Currys’ internal stock system, but I know from readers that some stores do still have bundles in stock. If you’re nearby, it might be worth checking in person. Something weird is going on with Currys’ website.
FOr now, Argos is still your best bet.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock at Currys
The Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock at Currys! Multiple bundles are available to buy online, including bundles with Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077 and Street Fighter 6.
You can get free same-day click-and-collect at your local shop, or opt for home delivery.