News on Argos Nintendo Switch 2 drop
Argos will have Nintendo Switch 2 consoles available in the morning for same-day click-and-collect. The retailer will release its launch day stock at 6am today (5 June), with consoles available for same-day click-and-collect.
Unlike Smyths Toys or Currys, there was no midnight launch party. You’ll need to set an early alarm instead. The good thing is that you’ll be able to pick a console up from your nearest Argos straight away and play Mario Kart before breakfast.
Alex Lee5 June 2025 01:56
Smyths Toys Nintendo Switch stock drop!
As I predicted, Smyths Toys has delivered the goods!
I received my console yesterday afternoon – my full review dropping soon (Alex Lee/The Independent)
Alex Lee5 June 2025 01:51
Asda’s Nintendo Switch 2 stock is gone
Yes, that’s right, the one retailer that had stock of the console ready for the launch has now sold out. I’m keeping an eye out for other drops as they happen, but I stand by my previous point that your best bet for securing it might be at 6am. I’ll keep you posted though.
Alex Lee5 June 2025 01:41
A look at the Currys midnight launch party
While the online launch at midnight was rather anti-climatic (I’m still waiting for stock to drop somewhere other than Asda), Currys was clearly the place to be.
Streams of people were spotted lining up outside the flagship store (David Parry/PA Media Assignments)
The retailer hosted a launch party at its flagship store on Oxford Street to anyone who had pre-ordered from that branch ahead of time. There were goody bags on offer, along with fancy dress competitions. When the Nintendo Switch 3 launches, I know where I’m going to be…
Alex Lee5 June 2025 01:30
A disappointing launch night so far
Cor, what an anticlimactic launch night. Absolutely no one has dropped stock so far.
Smyths Toys shops are now closed, and the other retailers are keeping their powder dry.
Right now, your best bet is to set an alarm for 6am – that’s when Argos has confirmed it’ll go live with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, with same-day click and collect available nationwide.
I’ll be here through the early hours in case anything changes.
Alex Lee5 June 2025 01:00
What’s the situation right now?
People have been queuing outside Currys on Oxford Street since 9pm.
Have you managed to get a console even without a pre-order? Still queuing or are you walking out with a Switch 2 tucked under your arm? Have you had luck at Smyths Toys? Let me know.
Alex Lee5 June 2025 00:20
Where are the consoles?
It’s just gone midnight and, well, no one has dropped any new stock online yet. Smyths Toys is shutting its doors at 12.30am, and it might list consoles after that.
Currys is still doing its thing in-store at its Oxford Street shop, and the usual suspects like Amazon, Argos and the My Nintendo Store are keeping us waiting.
I’ll keep refreshing through the night – stock could still land in the next few minutes.
Alex Lee5 June 2025 00:10
Happy Nintendo Switch 2 release day!
It’s officially 5 June, and the Nintendo Switch 2 is out now. Whether you’re refreshing tabs at home or queuing up outside a shop, the launch is finally here, and it’s already shaping up to be a wild one.
Retailers are expected to start dropping stock online over the next few hours, with some waiting until the morning. I’ll be updating this blog through the night with every drop and bundle I can find. Good luck, and happy hunting.
Alex Lee5 June 2025 00:00
15 minutes to go!
15 minutes to go! Who’s ready? The countdown’s nearly over, and we’re about to see which retailers go live first. Get your logins ready and good luck, I’ll be walking you through every midnight drop. Here’s hoping it’s no dud.
Alex Lee4 June 2025 23:45