Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 release, retailers including Amazon, Argos and Very have dropped the price of the Switch OLED models, with shoppers able to pick up a console from £49 with one enticing deal
The Nintendo Switch 2 is due to hit the shelves soon, but we’ve spotted price drops on the previous model that may tempt shoppers away from the new release. Nintendo’s latest console is set for a June 5 launch, but since pre-orders opened in April, stock has been hard to come by.
Many retailers sold out almost instantly, with countless gamers still waiting to secure their console. The Switch 2 comes with a £395.99 price tag, but ahead of its launch date, several retailers reduced the price of the previous model.
Shoppers opting for the Nintendo Switch or Switch OLED can save more than £150 compared to the Switch 2, with Very slashing up to £210 off the listed price with trade-ins of other consoles – and they don’t have to be Nintendo. The biggest discounts are available when handing over devices including the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, but there are still smaller savings up for grabs with other consoles like the Meta Quest 3, PlayStation 4, or even an old Gameboy.
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Very is currently offering the Nintendo Switch for £259, which can be reduced to £49 when trading in a PS5 – depending on its storage and condition. The same trade-in offer is available with the Nintendo Switch OLED, which usually comes in at £299 before any discounts.
But for those without a console to trade in, Amazon has dropped the Nintendo Switch OLED from £250.76 to £237 for the white model. This may not seem like a huge discount, but it’s the cheapest price ever offered by the retail giant, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.
The blue and red OLED console is only slightly more expensive, now reduced from £251 to £241. This beats Argos’ new ‘special offer price’ of £299.99 for both the OLED white and blue and red models.
The Nintendo Switch OLED has racked up an impressive 4.6-star rating from Amazon customers, with more than 2,800 buyers awarding it a perfect five stars. One satisfied shopper said: “This new updated Switch OLED really is worth the upgrade.
“It has 64GB of memory, twice what the original Switch has and the console is faster at updates and loading games. With its OLED screen, it is much clearer to play games on the move and has better battery life too. Overall, it is worth every penny.”
Another said: “Not my first Nintendo Switch but my first OLED version and the difference really is night and day. The 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.
“As you come to expect with Nintendo there is a brilliant selection of games for all ages. Top tip if buying the white model, invest in a protective shell case for the actual console and joy cons.”
One buyer noted a potential flaw, saying: “I’ve noticed the OLED generates more heat faster than the original model. I tried dimming the brightness and lowering the volume, but the fan whirred like crazy after two hours. I advise taking breaks here and there from the Switch if in handheld mode.”
But a third happy customer said: “The Switch OLED is a fantastic iteration that elevates the gaming experience to new heights. The enhanced picture quality on the vibrant screen is an absolute delight, making every game pop with vividness and clarity that truly mesmerises.
“One standout feature is the improved battery life, allowing for extended gaming sessions without interruption.”