Nintendo’s new console has been officially revealed, and some retailers are already offering a heads-up on pre-orders. The reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 may have been undercut by leaks, but it hasn’t dampened people’s excitement for the next gen console.
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Nintendo’s reveal trailer has already proven to be a big hit on YouTube, while game developers are enthusiastic about the system’s capabilities, including the bigger Joy-Cons, mouse-like functionality, and improved graphics. As with any new console though, anyone hoping to get one at launch will have topre-order, but that’s easier said than done at the moment.
At the time of writing (January 24), the Switch 2 isn’t available to pre-order in the UK. You can register your interest through certain UK retailers though, specifically Currys, ShopTo, and The Game Collection. While registering doesn’t guarantee a console, it means you’ll get updates about the Switch 2, including when pre-orders go live – so you’ll get a head start on everyone else. Think of it as a pre-order of a pre-order.
Alternatively, you can also register on Nintendo’s website for the chance to play the Switch 2 early in London. This randomly selected draw, however, closes on Sunday, January 26. Nintendo has not announced a date for pre-orders, but it’s very likely they will go live either on or just after April 2, 2024.
