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Nintendo Opens Switch 2 Preorders to All UK Online Members as Demand Surges

With the June 5 launch date approaching, Nintendo has dropped invite restrictions for UK preorders, maintaining membership requirements and purchase limits.

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Nintendo Switch 2 UK Pre-Orders: Live Stock Tracker 2025. Pictured (L-R): Donkey Kong from Donkey Kong Bananza, the Switch 2 console, and Mario from Mario Kart World.
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Overview

  • Preorders for Nintendo Switch 2 are now available to all active Nintendo Switch Online members in the UK without the need for an invitation.
  • Nintendo continues to enforce a lifetime one-console-per-customer cap and requires an active paid membership, excluding free trials, to place orders.
  • The standalone console is priced at £395.99, while a Mario Kart World bundle is available for £429.99 on the My Nintendo Store UK.
  • Nintendo projects 15 million console sales during the launch window and 45 million game sales by March 2026, despite the premium pricing.
  • The global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 remains set for June 5, with major retailers frequently selling out of preorder stock.