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"The kickstand is much wider than the flimsy stand of old, and easily on par with the OLED version, with the ability to move it from top to bottom and back again.

"The console is around 10.7-inches long with the JoyCons attached, and feels a lot bigger compared to the Switch OLED, despite only having just over an inch on its predecessor.

It's not as wide as the Steam Deck OLED, but much more svelte, although I think I prefer the slightly bulkier Steam handheld."

Happy Nintendo Switch 2 launch day! The big day is here, and the newest device is set to touchdown for gaming fans today, Thursday, June 5. While pre-orders went live over a month ago,

retailers launched the newest console this morning for shoppers.

In terms of retailers, you can grab the Nintendo Switch 2 console here - and the Mario Kart bundle here. Currys has sold out as of the time of writing along with Very and the Nintendo Store.

Four hours after the initial on-sale launch, EE is offering a competitive plan for shoppers. Priced at £22 per month it'll allow gamers to split the price of the console, it's on a 24-month

contract but all that's needed to pay today is the £20 upfront fee.

The good news is that we will be highlighting all the retailers, deals and ways shoppers can get the Nintendo Switch 2 throughout the morning and the afternoon - including ways gamers can

get games for cheaper.

Meanwhile, gamers who aren't interested in the Switch 2 and want a PS5 deal might be in luck. Sony has also kicked off its Days of Play sale including the PS5 Pro here for £639.99 on Amazon.

The DualSense Edge Wireless controller can be picked up for £174.99 directly from PlayStation as well.

If you're still looking for a Switch 2, you can grab the Nintendo Switch 2 console here - and the Mario Kart bundle here.

When it comes to games, you might find they are quite expensive - but there's a way gamers can get them cheaper.

Argos is currently selling the game for £64.99 - but thanks to TopCashback, it can be snapped up for less than £50.

Just visit this link and sign up with an email. When you've signed up, go through TopCashback, choose Argos and continue to buy.You'll pay full price to begin with but TopCashback will

transfer the cashback to your account within 30 days - and you'll be able to withdraw.

With a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can purchase this Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics controller for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Perfect for stepping up your solo gaming sessions, this gem is also a great pick for your co-players, as you can connect up to four Nintendo GameCube controllers to the same Nintendo Switch

2 console, making it ideal for local or online multiplayer.Read more here.

Our colleagues over at the Daily Express have an early review up with their thoughts on the console. You can read it right here.

Many reviews have yet to go live as Nintendo didn't send any early consoles out to outlets - so we may have to wait a while for full reviews to come out. You can read the initial thoughts

here.

Anyone who has got their Switch 2 console - or has one on the way - Amazon has added a few eye-catching accessories to its stock. As shopping writer Meghan Coon picks out for us.

This colour-changing, wireless Nintendo Switch controller, which is currently up for grabs for under £40. The control helps give a more comfortable hold and comes with a full-size ergonomic

handle grip, which provides a comfortable hold and is suitable for long-term playing.

READ MORE: Colour-changing Nintendo Switch controller that make gaming ‘super comfortable’ get price cut

Keen gamers queued up at midnight to get their hands on Nintendo's newest Switch 2 console. Currys were one of the first to open their doors to pre-order shoppers.

Four hours after the first retailer launched Nintendo has gone out of stock. Here are the four best UK retailers to buy the console. Our reporter Phoebe Barton has scoured online sites for

the deals:

"After initially showing as out of stock on the Nintendo website, supply has come back to meet demand. Here are five retailers offering the newest console.

"First up is Amazon, with the online giant selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for £395.99. Gamers wanting to also purchase Mario Kart World will be pleased to see Amazon is also offering the

console with the game in a bundle costing £429.99. Very is another retailer selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for £395.99 and the Mario Kart World bundle for £429.99. Gamers who would prefer to

pay for the console monthly can do so at Currys. The retailer is offering the Nintendo Switch 2"

For some gamers, price isn't the only factor to consider, as many will want to get their hands on it as soon as possible. So, what are the delivery times looking like for those who order

today?

At Currys, the retailer does have an option for 'next day delivery' however, it seems to be generic with its 'items over £40 get it for free' and it doesn't confirm the wait time on the

console. Amazon does, though, as it confirmed below:

The retailer's stock is 'selling' fast, according to it's online site. We've been refreshing the page all morning and finally the consoles are available to add into baskets.

Prices are the same for the console at £359.99 but there is a way for shoppers to split the cost. The Mario Kart bundle can be bought for £22 per month on a 24-month plan. While this works

out slightly more overall shoppers would only have to pay an upfront fee of £20 today. You can shop the deal here.

For those who already have a console but want a new game to go alongside it, Hogwarts Legacy is currently £39.99 on Currys.

But by using the code HOGWARTS10, you can get it for £35.99.

Probably one of the cheapest games around on the Switch 2 at the moment so worth a look.

They're all coming out the woodwork now. Currys has launched the console to order right here - and the Mario Kart bundle is right here.

You can buy the Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart here - and the console on itself right here.

Our friends over at the Daily Express have published their first-thoughts on the console. Thanks to gaming editor Liam Martin.Liam said:

"The kickstand is much wider than the flimsy stand of old, and easily on par with the OLED version, with the ability to move it from top to bottom and back again.

"The console is around 10.7-inches long with the JoyCons attached, and feels a lot bigger compared to the Switch OLED, despite only having just over an inch on its predecessor.

It's not as wide as the Steam Deck OLED, but much more svelte, although I think I prefer the slightly bulkier Steam handheld."

We're expecting more comprehensive reviews over the weekend and next week so keep an eye on them.

With Currys doing a midnight launch, we're expecting them to launch the console later today, perhaps at 8am.We shall keep an cl;ose eye on the website and let you know when it comes into

stock. Amazon is also expected to drop soon. No word on MyNintendoStore with it claiming it is sold out - but that could change.

Good morning because it is Switch 2 launch day!We expect retailers to drop the console throughout the day. Here's where you can pick the console up so far:

We're expecting other retailers to drop later this morning so keep an eye out.

Here's some pictures of dedicated fans at Currys up and down the UK. Were you among some of them?

Thinking about getting a game with your shiny Switch 2? We've got a way you can get Tears of the Kingdom for the cheapest price around.

Argos is currently selling the game for £64.99 - but thanks to TopCashback, it can be snapped up for less than £50.

Just visit this link and sign up with an email. When you've signed up, go through TopCashback, choose Argos and continue to buy.You'll pay full price to begin with but TopCashback will

transfer the cashback to your account within 30 days - and you'll be able to withdraw.

Smyths Toys is showing in stock for delivery and collection!Shoppers can get the console on its own right here for delivery or collection - and here's a link to the console with Mario Kart:

World included.

The Mario Kart: World bundle is showing on OnBuy this morning - but yikes: it's almost £50 over retail when you apply cashback. It's definitely worth holding out to see which stores will

drop later but if money and time isn't a factor, it's right here.

The good news is that there are plenty of accessories in stock to buy if you're thinking of grabbing a console. Switch 2 Pro controllers have been pretty hard to get recently - but Amazon

has them in stock here.There's also the carrying case and a screen protector for £21 here.

Argos has launched its Nintendo Switch 2 consoles early this morning.Here's the console on its own, and here's the console with Mario Kart: World included.

We expect Argos to go live at 6 a.m. this morning, and other retailers may follow suit. Once we have links, we will send them to you. EE and Amazon are rumoured to be going live with the

consoles, so keep an eye out on the blog.

It's an early start for many of us but happy Nintendo Switch 2 launch day!We will keep you updated with all the release details and where you can grab the console.