Switch 2 UK Preorders Open on Amazon

Amazon UK has made Switch 2 preorders available to all customers, eliminating the previous invitation-only restriction. You can secure your order today with no upfront payment—Amazon only charges when your console ships, offering a risk-free reservation. Though some users initially saw June 7th as a delivery estimate, Amazon confirms this was a display error, reaffirming the official June 5th launch date.

Unlike the US, UK preorders are running smoothly with no price hikes or delays reported. Interestingly, US shoppers have successfully ordered through Amazon UK via international shipping—worth trying if you're stateside, though availability may vary. Stay updated on restocks and bundles by following @IGNUKDeals on Twitter/X or Bluesky.

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

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Nintendo Switch 2 Console

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Switch 2 Camera Accessory

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UK Switch 2 Preorder Updates

Argos has restocked Switch 2 preorders today (April 8) across consoles, games, and accessories—an ideal chance for those who missed earlier opportunities. Meanwhile, official UK preorders through Nintendo and retailers like EE, GAME, and Smyths are selling out rapidly, with scalpers already listing marked-up units on eBay. Currently, Amazon and Argos remain the most reliable sources.

Nintendo Switch 2 Console

£395.99 at Argos

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

£429.99 at Argos

Mario Kart World (Switch 2 Game Preorder)

£74.99 at Argos

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2)

£64.99 at Argos

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Switch 2)

£64.99 at Argos

Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2 Game)

£64.99 at Argos

Switch 2 Hands-On Preview

IGN’s Logan Plant shared insights from their Switch 2 preview: "As a premium upgrade, the Switch 2 justifies its higher price with innovative features like mouse controls. While day-one adoption is a given for enthusiasts, the £450 console and £80 Mario Kart bundle may challenge Nintendo’s family-friendly appeal. That said, early testing confirms substantial hardware improvements and clever new functionalities."

35% Off Nintendo Switch Online Expansion

ShopTo’s 35% discount on NSO Expansion Pack memberships—plus an extra 5% with code SPRING—makes accessing GameCube titles on Switch 2 more affordable. Note that GameCube games require the 12-month Expansion Pack plan, priced at £24.55 individually or £43.55 for families after discounts.

US Preorders Paused Over Tariff Concerns

Nintendo has delayed US Switch 2 preorders indefinitely, citing tariff uncertainties linked to potential Trump-era import taxes. While the June 5 global launch remains unchanged, the $449.99 base model and $499.99 Mario Kart bundle are temporarily unavailable. UK preorders continue unaffected, with Amazon prioritizing invite-free access over Nintendo’s stricter requirements.

Optimizing Your UK Preorder

Amazon’s pay-on-dispatch policy offers flexibility, while Argos requires immediate payment. For those ineligible for Nintendo Store exclusives, retailers like Currys and Smyths will employ queue-based systems akin to their PS5 launches—less immediate but more accessible.