Overview

• The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to release globally on June 5, 2025, with preorders selling out rapidly since opening in April.
• Nintendo has issued an apology to fans, acknowledging its inability to meet the overwhelming demand for preorders.
• Very, ShopTo, and Smyths Toys are the last UK retailers with standalone Switch 2 consoles available, while Currys offers two premium bundles priced at £579.
• Currys' bundles include accessories and games like Mario Kart World, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Street Fighter 6, aiming to appeal to dedicated buyers.
• Production shifts to Vietnam and Cambodia have helped mitigate tariff impacts, but stock shortages persist due to unprecedented global demand.