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All quiet in the U.S. and U.K…
There’s still a few hours left in the holiday weekend, but so far there’s been no sign of Switch 2 pre-order stock. I’ve checked retailers in the U.S. and in the U.K. and it’s quiet on both sides of the pond.
But don’t give up quite yet. Switch 2 launch day is around the corner and if you’ve waited this long, you can certainly wait a few more days. In the meantime, I leave you with the all- important retailer links if you wanna give it a go for yourself.
Samsung pushing for a Switch 2 OLED…
If you’re like me, you’re probably disappointed that the Switch 2 lacks an OLED screen. Well, it appears that Samsung is pushing Nintendo to use its OLED panels in a future version of the Switch 2, according to Bloomberg.
Samsung is one of Nintendo’s key hardware partners and also provided the OLED display panels used in the current Nintendo Switch OLED. So it’s not too surprising to see the company pushing for an Switch 2 OLED.
That said, this doesn’t guarantee there will be an OLED Switch 2, but the fact that one of Nintendo’s key hardware partners is pushing for an OLED model could be good news for gamers who want that OLED screen.
Could Switch 2 make a Memorial Day appearance?
Memorial Day is underway and while the retail holiday is a great time for deals, it’s unlikely we’ll see any Switch 2 pre-orders today. Nintendo’s official launch day is next week and I doubt retailers will want to release any pre-orders ahead of next week.
Instead whatever stock they have now will be held back for all the launch day events we expect to see next week. I’ll still keep an eye on pre-orders today just in case something shows up, but rest assured it’ll probably be a quiet day.
That said, if you’re looking for deals make sure to check out our Memorial Day sales live blog.
Retailers are getting their Switch 2 stock!
Target has gotten their shipment of the #NintendoSwitch2 pic.twitter.com/eIWFkJ6Kd7May 26, 2025
It’s feels surreal to say Nintendo Switch 2 launches next week after all these years of rumors, leaks and waiting, but we really are entering the end game now.
Retailers are now receiving their units ahead of launch on June 5, so it’s full steam ahead over the next few days as we build up to the release date. Still no stock to speak of, but we know there will be more chance to buy next week, and we’re still tracking all the latest pre-order updates, and will alert you if the situation changes before then.
We’ve played the Nintendo Switch 2 already
If you’re still weighing up the pros and cons of purchasing a Switch 2 ahead of launch week, then you’ll want to read our hands-on impressions after two hours with the console.
A few lucky members of the TG team were able to get some time with the Switch 2 (I swear I’m not jealous…), and the report back paints a promising picture. It looks like Nintendo has really nailed the fundamentals of the system, even if our staffers weren’t totally sold on all the console’s new additions like the mouse mode.
Fortunately, it won’t be long until the console is in the wild and we can all judge for ourselves how the Switch 2 stacks up. But my hype levels are certainly rising right now.
Switch 2 launch day – confirmed restocks
At this point, it appears that most retailers are building up inventory ahead of holding restocks on Switch 2 launch day (June 5), and these will largely be in-store only.
Target, Best Buy and Walmart have confirmed they will have limited additional stock of the Switch 2 on launch day in-store. GameStop will also have extra consoles in-store, but has also confirmed it will take orders online. GameStop and Best Buy will also hold midnight launches for pre-order customers, and for those without a pre-order yet.
So, if you want to secure a Switch 2 as soon as possible, next week looks your best bet.
Switch 2 still in stock in the U.K.
While the stock situation has been pretty bleak in the U.S., over in the U.K. it’s been remarkably plentiful. In fact, you can still score a pre-order right now over at Currys.
There is a caveat here, you can’t buy a Switch 2 standalone unit, instead you’ll have to opt for a bundle, which means spending more than £550. It’s quite an eye watering price, but if your budget can stretch, and you want some accessories anyway, these bundles are good value, offering the console with some useful extras like the Switch 2 Camera and a microSD Express card to boost your Switch 2 storage space.
Here’s the Switch 2 stock links you need
The Switch 2 is currently out of stock in the U.S., but you’ll want to be checking retailers regularly as fresh stock at drop at a moments notice. So, below are all the retailer links you need to bookmark so you can ensure you’re ready to go when restocks occur.
Of course, endlessly checking retailer links sounds exhausting, so you could just bookmark this live blog, as I’ll be alerting you the moment Switch 2 is available again.
Welcome!
Hello! Welcome to Tom’s Guide’s Switch 2 pre-order live blog, where I’ll be tracking the latest stock information for Nintendo’s frustratingly difficult to purchase upcoming console. Switch 2’s launch is just over a week away, so could this be the week where we finally see some proper restocks, or will supply be held back for the release date.
