Nintendo Switch 2: Latest Stock Updates, Where to Buy Everything, and More

Nintendo Switch 2 is officially now available. If you're looking to pick up the new console (or figure out where it is in stock), launch games, accessories, and more, this is your one-stop shop for everything you could possibly need.

So, what’s the latest? Amazon could be preparing to finally sell the Switch 2 following the return of first-party game listings. Elsewhere, Target and Best Buy were the last to restock both the Mario Kart World bundle ($499.99) and the standard Switch 2 ($449.99), but both have since sold out. As of now, every major retailer is out of stock. Stay tuned for more updates as they come.

Nintendo Switch 2: Where to Buy

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World

Nintendo Switch 2

In other news, the Amazon listing for the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle was cluttered with questionable third-party sellers. Those listings have now been removed, replaced with a simple “Currently unavailable” notice. With Amazon once again offering first-party Switch 2 games, it’s worth keeping a close eye on that page; stock updates for the console itself could follow soon.

Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly become the fastest-selling Nintendo hardware in the US following its release, according to a statement obtained by IGN from Nintendo. Additionally, Switch 2 sales in all regions were approximately twice those of the Nintendo Switch 1, reaching over 3.5 million units sold in its first four days.

Nintendo Switch 2 Games: Where to Buy

Games, games, games. It's what a new console is all about. Well, kinda. Nintendo Switch 2 is already building a stacked library of games, blending shiny new exclusives with upgraded re-releases of fan favorites. Heavyweights like Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) and Mario Kart World ($79.99) are leading the charge.

It's also a brilliant opportunity to check out games you already own and see if the game has vastly improved on the new hardware, like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet incredible performance boost. Let's not forget that the Switch 2 Edition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A is also now up for preorder.

You can also pick up games you might have no got the chance to play over the past generation, or were simply waiting for better hardware to play them on, such as enhanced versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, fine-tuned for the new hardware.

Here's what IGN's Tom Marks had to say about the Switch 2 in his "Review in Progress":

"Let’s start simple: The Switch 2 is bigger and better looking than its predecessor. Even compared to my trusty old OLED Switch, the new screen looks great, and the extra real estate is a noticeable improvement. I haven’t played a ton in handheld mode just yet, but whether I am playing docked or holding it in my own two hands, the higher framerate and resolution just make everything crisp and clean, especially when viewed side by side."

"None of that is breaking new ground in gaming overall, sure (the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X brought 4K gaming to consoles in 2016 and 2017, respectively) but it’s part of a handful of moments I’ve had where it fully hit me just how dated the original Switch was getting. So while it may not be giving the PS5 Pro a run for its money or anything, the Switch 2 does at least feel distinctly modern again."

Switch 2 Accessories: Where to Buy

Accessories for the Switch 2 are just as important as the console itself, as many will make or break your experience with the new console.

For starters, I'd recommend anyone who hasn't already got a Pro Controller, to pick one up ASAP, as it'll make gaming on the console much easier while it's docked and connected to your TV or monitor.

Otherwise, my next big suggestion to pick up a microSD Express Card soon as well, preferably the 256GB version as it's the best value for money right now. Walmart has some excellent deals on those right now, so it's worth picking up.

Third Party Accessory Deals

If costs are already starting to rack up, and your looking to save a little cash on your carry case or screen protector (just don't take the pre-installed one off when you do), then third party accessories are an excellent option.

There are also some great Switch 2 deals already floating around on several top brands like JSAUX and Anker, so be sure to check those out as well as the official Nintendo accessories listings above.

Switch 2 Amiibo: Where to Buy

We’ve also got a new batch of Nintendo Amiibo ready for Switch 2. Fans of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Street Fighter 6 can buy a handful of brand new Amiibo from those games.

The side-scrolling carousel above has all the new Amiibo in it, but if any of them are sold out when you click to buy or you want more details, check out our full guide on everything available.

Switch 2: Latest News Updates

GameStop has begun replacing Nintendo Switch 2 consoles that were punctured with staples during shipping, impacted customers have told IGN. “GameStop did right by me,” one fan said. “They traded it in for a new system.

They must’ve sent a shipment of Switch 2s to that location today to fix the staple problem.”

Another customer confirmed their console was also swapped out, saying staff pulled spare stock from nearby stores to provide immediate replacements. This follows GameStop’s statement to IGN yesterday pledging to “make customers whole”.

Meanwhile, the $10 Switch 2 Welcome Tour mini-game collection, available now alongside the new console, has drawn criticism for requiring at least $95 worth of accessories to complete 100%.

The collection includes mini-games built around Switch 2’s new camera and GL/GR buttons, which only work with a Charging Grip or Pro Controller (sold separately). And if you want to experience the 4K showcase games in full? You’ll need a 4K TV too.

Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Senior Commerce Editor, for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.