Argos confirms exact time Nintendo Switch 2 fans can buy new console

Demand is soaring around Nintendo's newest Switch 2 console, which will be available for UK gamers to buy this coming Thursday, June 5. After a whirlwind of pre-orders, which are notoriously hard to get hold of, the more powerful console will be available for all shoppers to buy very soon.

As retailers including Amazon, Currys, and the My Nintendo Store are still offering pre-orders, with fluctuating stock, Argos has unveiled a key update for this week's sale date. Very currently has the best stock levels as the Mario Kart Bundle and Switch 2 console are both available to order today.

While Argos' pre-orders are all currently out of stock, it has shared the exact time it'll go on sale. Sending out a note to interested fans, it said 'the Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here' and revealed the time UK shoppers will want to be online for. It said: "All Argos customers can get their hands on the newest evolution of the console from 6am on Thursday 5th June and with Argos's same-day click and collect service, they can have it up and running in no time."

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For shoppers looking to get their hands on the device, it's worth saving these pages now, to boost chances of getting a Switch 2 as soon as 6am starts on Thursday. For the standard black Switch 2 console - this is the link to follow - to buy at a price of £359.99 on Thursday (the same price as the current out-of-stock pre-order). Those looking for a bundle, will be able to get the Switch 2 with Mario Kart World for £429.99.

Currently, pre-order deals are proving hard to come by and going in and out of stock by the hour. Amazon did drop a surprise restock on the model so it could be worth refreshing before Thursday. The best stock as we speak is Very - the Mario Kart World and Switch 2 console is available to order now.

Switch 2 Pre-order stock at Very

Shoppers who can't wait until onsale this Thursday, June 6 can find stock at Very. The retailer has refreshed its levels and there's now availability on the Switch 2 console.

It's not the only gaming deal on our radar this week, rivals at Sony have launched a 'Days of Play Sale' which includes discounts on its newest console - the PS5 Pro. This runs next week on June 11.

The Switch 2 will come with a flurry of enhancements compared to the OLED and Lite models. Launching back on April 2, Nintendo said it brings 'new ways to play games'. It has a larger 7.9-inch LCD screen and displays in full HD at 1080p.

The console will also have a redesigned dock with 4K and HDR support, and the Joy-Con 2 controllers will offer mouse controls and magnetic attachment. Plus, the Switch 2 will support new features like GameChat, a voice chat and screen sharing service, and DLSS and ray tracing for improved graphics - for those who wondered how it compared to older models.

Other features where it differs to other Nintendo Switch models include its shorter battery life and a higher price point, which is worth flagging with shoppers.