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STOCK ALERT: Swap 2 at Currys (UK)
Glad Friday, all! Offers editor Louis on responsibility bringing you the newest information and updates on Swap 2 pre-orders. It is a dreary, wet day in New York, however I do have some excellent news (in case you reside within the U.Okay.)
Proper now Currys has Swap 2 bundles in inventory. These are the identical bundles we noticed yesterday, so I am kinda shocked to see them nonetheless accessible. Sure, they’re forcing you to purchase some equipment, so I can see why some folks aren’t too thrilled with the bundles, however they don’t seem to be so dangerous in case you like Mario Kart World and Road Fighter.
ShopTo Swap 2 bundle nonetheless in inventory
This is not one thing we see every single day, ShopTo’s restock of the Nintendo Swap 2 is sticking round loads longer than I anticipated. The £520 continues to be available for purchase now.
After all, it is not onerous to guess the remainder the web retailer hasn’t immediately offered out, I am certain a whole lot of consumers noticed the eye-watering value and have determined to carry out for a inventory of the standalone console. Nonetheless, in case you have the price range and need the console with some equipment anyway, it is one of the simplest ways to pay money for a Swap 2 within the U.Okay. proper now.
Swap 2 retailers to test immediately
It is nonetheless the early hours of the morning over within the U.S., so I am not anticipating any main Swap 2 restocks at this stage (if we see any immediately, I can be a bit shocked, in actual fact).
Nonetheless, in case you’re up early, there is no hurt in giving the retailers beneath a fast sweep. I am not personally seeing any indicators of Swap 2 pre-order inventory, however strive your luck, this stuff can change at a second’s discover, so there is no hurt in seeing what you discover.
May we see extra Swap 2 inventory this weekend?
With Nintendo Retailer’s pre-order wave now reside, and the inventory being snapped up by these with invitations, consideration is already turning to the following retailer to have Swap 2 inventory.
At current, we now have no confirmed future drops, however we did see Walmart supply Swap 2 pre-orders unexpectedly on a weekend in late April. May we see one thing related over the following few days? Time will inform, however that we’ll be monitoring the newest updates, and can warn you if the inventory conditions adjustments.
Be careful for faux Nintendo Retailer invitations
Yesterday noticed the My Nintendo Retailer delivered invites to pre-order to loads of fortunate Swap players, however on the identical time, it appears like scammers are attempting to benefit from the scenario by sending out bogus emails that hyperlink to a faux retailer web page.
This tip-off comes from Matt Swider of The Shortcut, one of many web’s most trusted inventory trackers. Swider has been despatched examples of faux invite emails by a few of his followers, and whereas it appears fairly legit on the floor, there are indicators of forgery.
So, in case you open your inbox immediately (or over the weekend) and discover a Nintendo Retailer invite, earlier than speeding to click on the hyperlink and pre-order a Swap 2, you should definitely take a second to make sure it is a professional electronic mail. Do not get caught out by this immoral rip-off.
Beginning the day with Swap 2 inventory
It is 9:30 am BST within the U.Okay., and I am getting that Friday feeling as a result of ShopTo simply added a brand new Nintendo Swap bundle, and it is at the moment in inventory proper now.
As is changing into the norm with Swap 2 restock within the U.Okay,, ShopTo has gone for a bundle method. The package deal prices £520, and features a Nintendo Swap 2, a Swap 2 Digicam and an additional set of Pleasure-Con 2 controllers. Not a nasty little package deal total.
Whereas a bundle north of £500 goes to sting the pockets fairly a bit, I do suppose this is without doubt one of the higher bundles we have seen. So, if you wish to begin your weekend by locking in a Swap 2 pre-order, head over to ShopTo and get yours locked in ASAP.
$450 may not be the ultimate value
Whereas preorders have been quiet, it nonetheless could be the most effective time to purchase a Swap 2 in case you can catch one of many preorder restocks.
Lately, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed that as a result of President Trump’s tariffs, costs may enhance for the console.
“Our primary coverage is to acknowledge tariffs as a value when figuring out gross sales costs in any nation or area and to include them into the value,” he mentioned in an earnings name.
The gaming big can be involved that elevated costs mixed with rising prices for “every day requirements” may cut back demand and influence folks’s price range for video games.
It is a catch-22 for not simply Nintendo however most corporations on this fraught financial local weather.
STOCK ALERT: Swap 2 nonetheless accessible at Currys (UK)
It is fairly late within the day within the U.Okay., however in case you’re on the lookout for Swap 2 pre-orders — Currys nonetheless has some console bundles accessible. Sadly, they’re pricier than the usual console and Mario Kart World bundle, however in case you had been planning on choosing up some equipment or in case you’re a Road Fighter fan, these bundles may do the trick.
And on that observe — I am off for the day. My colleague Scott Younker will preserve you up to date by the remainder of the day ought to any Swap 2 inventory drop.
My Nintendo Retailer stays quiet…
Swap 2 pre-order invitations went out hours in the past and sadly there is no signal that Nintendo might open pre-orders to anybody with a Nintendo account. I preserve checking the consoles utilizing my private account and it nonetheless says I want an invitation.
Though it is unlikely Nintendo will ship out extra invitations immediately, I might nonetheless control your e-mail ought to something come by.
You’ll be able to nonetheless request an invitation…
I am nonetheless torn on whether or not I need to purchase a Swap 2 or not. I’ve little question I will get pleasure from all the brand new video games, I am simply torn on whether or not I wanna half with $499. That mentioned, I simply requested an invitation to purchase from Nintendo.
Tbh, I am extra curious to see if/once I’ll get an precise invite, however I will undoubtedly share any particulars on how onerous/straightforward it’s to attain a Swap 2 from the My Nintendo Retailer ought to I make it to the following wave of invitations. You may also nonetheless register through the hyperlinks beneath.
All retailers quiet within the U.S.
You by no means know when or the place Swap 2 restock can present up, so I simply did a fast retailer sweep and there is no inventory anyplace within the U.S. proper now. I will preserve performing sweeps periodically all through the day. You may also test for your self through the hyperlinks beneath.
STOCK ALERT: Swap 2 at Smyths (UK)
When it rains, it pours. Simply as invitations began rolling out within the U.S., it seems there’s Swap 2 inventory over within the U.Okay. at Smyths. You may get the standalone console for £395.
Invitations are required…
Okay, in order that rumor that you just DON’T want an invitation to purchase your Swap 2 is simply that — a rumor. I logged into my Nintendo account and was met with this “invite required” message when attempting so as to add the Swap 2 to my cart.
That mentioned, Nintendo would possibly open the pre-order to everybody else earlier than the tip of the day, however for now a minimum of — invitations are required.
Invitations are going out now…
Right here we go! Console restocker Wario64 stories that the primary batch of Nintendo invitations at the moment are being e-mailed out. What’s attention-grabbing is that allegedly some individuals are in a position to purchase the consoles regardless that they did not obtain an invitation.
Whether or not that is true or not is tough to say. However in case you wanna give it a shot — listed below are the hyperlinks beneath:
Nintendo Retailer – Nintendo Swap 2 invite purchases beginning to rollout (somebody advised me they had been in a position so as to add regardless of getting no electronic mail invite)Verify pages:Console https://t.co/FwIXkJJ4Za Bundle https://t.co/Ow1sd4Sdfx GameCube controller (open to all NSO members on Could 13)… pic.twitter.com/2igXBH17klMay 8, 2025
Currys nonetheless has Swap 2 inventory…
Excellent news for people within the U.Okay. It seems that Currys nonetheless has inventory of these two Swap 2 bundles I discussed earlier. They don’t seem to be the most cost effective bundles on the market, however it’s a superb signal that there is nonetheless stock left. You’ll be able to test them out through the hyperlinks beneath.
Have these hyperlinks helpful…
Ought to Nintendo launch Swap 2 pre-orders to most of the people (with energetic Nintendo accounts), listed below are the hyperlinks you will need. Keep in mind, it is possible they will require you to have an energetic Nintendo account, so be sure to’re logged in.
STOCK ALERT: Swap 2 at Curry’s…
Heads up, UK! Seems to be like Currys has some Swap 2 bundles in inventory. Sadly, the standalone console and Mario Kart World bundle stay offered out, but when these bundles enchantment to you — they’re at the moment in inventory. Hyperlinks beneath:
Methods to register at Nintendo
At the moment’s large story is that Nintendo is sending out invitations to buy the Swap 2. (That’s, in case you registered with the My Nintendo Retailer and met all the necessities). Nintendo has acknowledged that there can be further batches of invitations despatched out after immediately’s preliminary batch.
If you wish to get on these future lists, Tom’s Information senior information editor Dave LeClair has written up a information on how to enroll. Test it out through the hyperlink beneath.
Nintendo expects to promote 15 million Swap 2 consoles
Though it is significantly pricier than its predecessor, Nintendo says it expects to promote 15 million Swap 2 consoles within the fiscal 12 months ending March 2026, stories CNBC. That is the primary time Nintendo has set a gross sales forecast for its new console.
In the meantime, analysis from Omdia says Nintendo may promote as many as 14.7 million Swap 2 consoles in 2025 alone. That will be 10% greater than what Nintendo offered in the course of the 12 months the unique Swap debuted.
Offers EIC Louis right here again for Nintendo’s large day. In the event you registered with My Nintendo Retailer earlier (and met their necessities), immediately is when Nintendo will ship out Swap 2 pre-order invitations.
We do not know what number of invitations will exit — nor do we all know what time — however we’ll be prepared when it occurs. (In the event you registered, be sure to test your e-mail always all through the day).
For individuals who did not register with Nintendo, however nonetheless have an energetic Nintendo account, there is a small likelihood you will get to pre-order the Swap 2 from Nintendo immediately. (Based mostly on what we noticed within the U.Okay. yesterday).
No stories of Nintendo Retailer invitations but, however prepare!
It is virtually 9:30 a.m. ET, so it is formally the beginning of the working day within the U.S. (a minimum of for the East Coast). Meaning we will anticipate My Nintendo Retailer pre-order invitations to drop at any second.
In the event you signed up for an invitation, preserve your eyes glued to your electronic mail inbox. As soon as invitations begin arriving, you will need to test for one rapidly, and in case you are fortunate sufficient to achieve success and obtain an invitation, get your pre-order locked in as quickly as potential.
There are not any stories of any invitations within the U.S. simply but, however it’s solely a matter of time.
Are Swap 2 pre-orders being canceled at Walmart?
Swap 2 pre-orders are usually not being canceled. Pending authorizations are merely being returned to peoples financial institution accounts and people folks don’t perceive that that is regular. Simply test your precise order data in your account. Nonetheless there? You’re good! https://t.co/iJAJBra6MTMay 6, 2025
One persistent rumor I am seeing proper now could be the fears that Nintendo Swap 2 pre-orders are being canceled at Walmart, however it appears this could be an enormous stink about a complete load of nothing.
The ever-reliable inventory tracker Jake Randall has taken to X (previously Twitter) to clarify that Walmart is merely returning “pending authorizations,” which is a standard a part of its pre-order course of. As long as your order continues to be current in your Walmart account, you ought to be all good and nonetheless in line to obtain a Swap 2 from the big-box retailer.
So, in case you pre-ordered at Walmart, do not panic simply but, log into your account and test that your order continues to be current. If it is there, then you ought to be all good. I will replace if the scenario adjustments, or I see any conflicting particulars to counsel that cancellations are actual.
This U.Okay. Swap 2 bundle continues to be in inventory
At the moment goes to be dominated by updates on the Nintendo Retailer drop within the U.S., however that does not imply I’ve forgotten my fellow players within the U.Okay., and you’ll at the moment decide up a Swap 2 pre-order at The Game Collection.
Now, there’s fairly a catch with this specific Swap 2 pre-order alternative, the console is simply accessible through a really costly bundle relatively than standalone.
The bundle prices an eye-watering £624. That is a steep enhance from the Swap 2’s customary value of £395. Nonetheless, you get a good bit for cash. The bundle features a Nintendo Swap 2 system, Mario Kart World, the official Carry Case, Cyberpunk 2077: Final Version, Hitman: World of Assassination and a 256GB Samsung SSD card.
So, whereas the £600+ value level is tough to swallow, if you need a Swap 2 with all of the extras, you’ll need to get caught into some severe gaming at launch, it is value contemplating. Simply be sure to have the price range to spare earlier than committing.
At the moment might be a major day for Swap 2 inventory
Welcome! It has been a frustratingly gradual few weeks of Swap 2 pre-order inventory because the console first went up for order within the U.S. on April 24, however that might be set to alter in only a couple hours time, as immediately My Nintendo Retailer will begin sending out invitations.
The excellent news is even in case you’re not chosen, and are not fortunate sufficient to seek out an invitation ready for you in your inbox, over within the U.Okay., we noticed Nintendo Retailer additionally maintain an open restock, which was accessible to anyone with an energetic Nintendo On-line account.
The same technique hasn’t been confirmed for the U.S., however there is a good likelihood it is going to be replicated Stateside, so in case you’re nonetheless attempting to pay money for a Swap 2 stick round on this reside weblog, as I will be bringing you the newest updates and retailers to test immediately.
