Many retailers have sold out of the Nintendo Switch 2, but we’ve found a handful of deals that could tempt shoppers into picking up a different model
Just like that, Nintendo Switch 2 launch day is over in a flash. Thursday was arguably the biggest day of the year for gamers, with Nintendo’s latest console finally landing on shelves across the UK.
Some stores held midnight launches for the most eager fans, who queued up through the night to be one of the first to get their hands on the Switch 2. But as scores of gamers picked up the console throughout the day, stock quickly ran out.
Currently, major retailers including Amazon, Currys and Very are all out of stock, so while we wait for more to arrive, we’ve been turning to some Switch deals that are still available and save hundreds of pounds compared to the new model. Our favourite deal is from lesser-known retailer OnBuy, which is offering the White Nintendo Switch OLED for £208.99 – £186.01 cheaper than the Switch 2’s £395 price tag.
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The red and blue Neon Switch OLED isn’t far behind, coming in at £209.79. These deals make OnBuy the cheapest place to buy, even compared to Amazon, where the White Switch OLED has just risen to £260.94.
But there is another way to save hundreds off the price for those with an old console lying around. Over at Very, shoppers can bag a discount of up to £210 when trading in an old console, with the retailer accepting a range of devices from a PS5 and Xbox Series X to an old Gameboy or Sega Mega Drive.
The larger discounts are understandably given to those trading in the most premium consoles and it depends on their condition, with a PS5 in fully-working order reducing the Switch OLED from £299 to £89. The deal is available with different models, with the standard Switch available for £49 with select trade-ins.
Nintendo also offers a more affordable Switch model for those looking to keep costs down, with the Switch Lite available for £166 at Amazon. However, it’s worth noting that this console cannot be connected to a TV and can only be used in handheld mode.
For those sticking with OnBuy’s deal, customers have awarded the Switch 2 a perfect five-star rating. One shopper said: “Great value for money.
“This was significantly cheaper than buying from other retailers but well worth it. It meant the difference could be spent on games. It’s the exact same product, brand new and from a genuine retailer.”
Another said: “I love everything about the Switch; multiple games to choose from and I love that it can play on a TV and the multiplayer games are amazing.”
This buyer left a mixed review, saying: “I was initially a little sceptical about my purchase because the price is so much cheaper than other websites. However, the product was just as expected, in perfect condition. Super happy with it. The only negative was that the box was slightly damaged and delivery took about two weeks, but contents all good.”
But this happy customer said: “Really happy with my purchase. Price couldn’t be beaten anywhere else online, it’s the right colour, exactly what my son was looking for.”