As it stands, it appears increasingly unlikely that US fans will see pre-orders go live this weekend.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console
395.99
Sold by EE.
See here
Meanwhile, Amazon UK also went live today, but is now out of stock.
It moved away from its previous invite-only system.
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)
54.99 with Argos 10 off code (was 64.99).
Switch 2 release date
TheSwitch 2 will be released on Thursday 5th June.
Yes - that is the promised day!
The cost will obviously rise if you purchase games and other additions, like extra controllers.
It may also differ between realtors and you should be very careful of scalpers or scams.
Our live coverage of this event has finished.
The most significant will be when the retailers charge you for your purchase.
Argos is immediate, while Amazon will be on dispatch closer to release,June 5th.
Otherwise, if you’ve got some Amazon gift cards stacked up, the timing couldn’t be better.
The email reads: “Invite only pre-orders now open!
you might now pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 console and accessories fromMy Nintendo Store.
Your invitation will remain open until the end of the day that this email was sent.
After that, pre-orders remain available while stocks last.”
Quite boldly, I saw plenty of folks from theUS trying to order the Switch 2 from Amazon UK.
I even confirmed with American collegues of mine that it was actually possible to complete the transaction at checkout.
Switch 2 pre-orders delayed in Canada
Nintendo is delayingSwitch 2 pre-orders in Canada.
Pre-orders were set to go live in Canada tomorrow, 9th April.
As with Canada, the Switch 2 is still expected to release on 5th June in the US.
Your daily Switch 2 pre-order briefing - April 9th
Good morning!
Amazon UK Switch 2 pre-orders: MoreSwitch 2 pre-orders are expected at Amazon UKbetween now and June 5th.
Stay tuned for more news.
I’ve pre-ordered games via Amazon before myself, and had the same concern.
Payment: Amazon does not take any money until the item dispatch.
Other retailers, like GAME, John Lewis, and Argos, will charge you immediately for your purchase.
Can Amazon UK ship Switch 2 to Amazon US?
If requested, check your email for invites to pre-order the console and bundles.
That’s a great option for buying Switch 2 games.
That means you could getDonkey Kong Bananza for 54.99 instead of 64.99, and therefore cheaper than buying digitally.
