As today marks the release of the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, shoppers can still pick up an original Nintendo Switch model without breaking the bank, thanks to this sale
As the Switch 2 is set to release today (June 5), gamers keen on adding a Nintendo console to their setup can still get a new model without breaking the bank or waiting for the Switch 2 to be restocked.
For more information on the Switch 2’s release, stock and games, check out our live blog here.
Amazon’s limited-time deal currently offers the Switch OLED, which would normally sell for £299.99 from retailers like Argos, for a majorly reduced price of £243.99. This makes this price for the Nintendo Switch OLED one of the cheapest, beating the likes of Currys, Argos, Very, and Nintendo itself.
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The Nintendo Switch OLED is currently retailing for £309 from Nintendo’s own store, £309 from Currys, £399.99 from Very (which includes a copy of Super Smash Bro Ultimate and a VR headset), and £299.99 at Argos. Meanwhile, thanks to Amazon, the same model is available at a reduced price of £243.99, while this limited-time deal lasts.
A variation of the Nintendo Switch, the OLED made several adjustments and improvements to the original device, the most notable being the namesake 7-inch OLED screen, which promises vibrant and vivid colour for more compelling gameplay. The newer model also comes equipped with an improved kickstand and more storage, 64GB over the original console’s 32 GB.
Stock for Nintendo Switch OLED deals run out very quickly during the likes of Black Friday sales and Prime Day, when stock runs out within hours of deals starting. But, this week, the OLED is still up for grabs with its nifty discount, without any warning of low stock levels at the time of writing. If you’re thinking about taking advantage of this Amazon discount, then be sure to act fast.
One shopper who picked up the OLED raves in their 5-star review: “The Nintendo Switch OLED Model is an absolute game-changer! As someone who’s enjoyed the original Switch, I was eager to see how the OLED version would improve the experience—and it does not disappoint.”
They go on to say: “The Nintendo Switch OLED Model takes an already amazing gaming system and elevates it to new heights. If you’re into handheld gaming, this upgrade is a must. It’s beautiful, functional, and fun—everything you want in a console. Highly recommend for anyone looking to enhance their gaming experience!”
And another chimes in: “Not my first Nintendo Switch but my first OLED version and the difference really is night and day. The OLED screen is a million times better than the standard Switch and Switch Lite, the games and colours pop so much more and are really vibrant. This was purchased as a family console for the living room and the updated dock and white design looks very sleek in the living room, as you come to expect with Nintendo there is a brilliant selection of games for all ages available!”
Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available to pre-order for some time now, but today (June 5) marks its official release – and it’s not just the new console that’s landed on virtual shelves today.
Following today’s global launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, Casino Beats predicts that the console will surpass all predecessors and become the best-selling gaming console in history. They go on to say: “The Nintendo Switch 2’s launch today has been met with exceptional enthusiasm worldwide and has been given a very strong chance of becoming most popular console ever made.”
For more information on the Switch 2’s release, stock and games, check out our live blog here.