Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are available at Argos and Asda right now

It’s not too late to grab a Switch 2(Nintendo)

If you haven’t pre-ordered a Switch 2 console ahead of time, several UK retailers have stock available on launch day.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially launched around the world, and for everyone who has pre-ordered a console, it’s going to be a high stakes wait for the delivery driver today.

If you truly live life on the edge, you might’ve held off from pre-ordering the console entirely, opting instead to attend a midnight launch at Smyths or Currys.

For anyone who prioritises sleep over Mario Kart World though, you only have one option left on the table: walk into a participating store under the burning scourge of daylight and fight your fellow man at the checkouts.

If you’re a supermarket brawler, Asda has confirmed it will have Switch 2 consoles across 80 of its stores in the UK from Thursday, June 5. You can find the full list of stores with stock below.

However, these stores will only have the Mario Kart World bundle in stock, priced at £429.98. This includes the Switch 2 console and a digital copy of the game. Asda is only selling the base console, priced at £395.99, online at George.com.

If you fancy a race on your PC or phone, Argos has confirmed it will have Switch 2 consoles on launch day too, which you can lock down through its click and collect service. These are also eligible for the same day and next day delivery options if you order before 5pm BST, although the cut-off time might be earlier in some regions.

Harry Boughton, director of buying electricals and toys at Argos, said: ‘We’re really excited to be launching the Nintendo Switch 2 at Argos this week. We know our customers are gearing up in anticipation and with the console already the second most visited product this week at Argos.co.uk and searches skyrocketing, up 74% week on week, we expect it to sell fast as soon as it’s available on Thursday morning.

‘We’ve also seen a 57% increase in customers adding the newest member of the Switch family to their wish lists, ready to purchase later this week and with our fast delivery and click and collect options, they can get their hands on their new console ASAP.’

Nintendo Switch 2 consoles at Argos

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle – £429.99 Nintendo Switch 2 console – £395.99

While Mario Kart World is the biggest draw, other games on the Switch 2 launch line-up include Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Split Fiction, and enhanced versions of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom and Zelda: Breath Of The Wild.

Various accessories are also available, including the Switch 2 Pro Controller, a camera for GameChat functionality, screen protectors, and console cases.

Mario Kart World is also out right now (Nintendo)

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