The Nintendo Switch 2 was officially detailed in a dedicated Direct presentation this week, with the Japanese gaming giant also revealing that it'll go on sale on 5 June 2025.

In addition, we learned that Nintendo itself will be opening its doors for pre-orders next week – on 8 April. However, T3 has discovered that some retailers, especially in the UK, have already gone early with their pre-order pages.

So, if you want to ensure you get your Nintendo Switch 2 on day one, here are the current online stores you need to visit.

Those in the US need note that pre-orders for the Switch 2 in your region start on 9 April 2025. Retailers like Best Buy and Walmart have holding pages where you'll be able to place your orders then.

Nintendo's all-new console takes the Switch concept to an all-new level, with new magnetic Joy-Cons, a larger 7.9-inch 1080p display, and a much more powerful processor.

It is capable of 4K gaming on a TV when docked, and its portable screen has a 120Hz refresh rate so games will look superb.

The Switch 2 is capable of running existing Nintendo Switch games, with many getting Switch 2 Edition enhancements with better graphics and accessory use. And there will be plenty of exclusive titles too, including Mario Kart World – the new Mario Kart game that will also be available on the 5 June launch date.