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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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Nintendo Switch 2 Restock Finally Makes Console Available to Buy
A fresh Nintendo Switch 2 restock has finally made the console available to buy again, with buyers finding that two stores have refreshed their inventory. The Switch 2 has been selling like hotcakes since it launched earlier this month, as buyers snapped up the long-awaited hardware. While many stores are still listing it as unavailable to purchase, buyers have noted that two stores have availability. However, given how quickly the console is selling out across the U.S., you'll need to be quick to purchase the system. The Switch 2's restocked units are available for purchase in Costco and in select GameStop stores. GameStop doesn't have units currently available online, though some stores currently have stock. Prospective buyers can search for their local store to see if any are available. Buy the Nintendo Switch 2 at Costco See if the Switch 2 is available at your nearby GameStop Costco purchases are only available with a membership, which is available for $65 a year. Nintendo managed to supply a lot of demand for the Switch 2 at launch, with it smashing sales records by shifting 3.5 million units within its first four days. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the console, it's become difficult for buyers to get their hands on one post-launch. Hopefully, more restocks will happen sooner rather than later. The post Nintendo Switch 2 Restock Finally Makes Console Available to Buy appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
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Will the Switch 2 Send Nintendo's Stock to the Next Level?
Nintendo's recently launched Switch 2 console has been breaking records. The company is expecting sales to rise by more than 60% this year. Its valuation is a bit rich, with the stock trading at close to 50 times its trailing earnings. 10 stocks we like better than Nintendo › The latest video game console from Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) is now out. The Switch 2 is a newer version of the company's original Switch device, and the early indications are that it is a big hit thus far. With shares of Nintendo already up more than 40% this year (returns as of June 13), could this send this stock to even higher levels in the weeks and months ahead? Here's a closer look at what the early numbers are for the Switch 2, and whether Nintendo's stock is a no-brainer buy at this point. The Switch 2 officially launched on June 5. Through just the first four days after its launch, there were more than 3.5 million units sold, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo console. The original Switch device didn't even hit 3 million units sold by the end of its first month. The new console also hit a record for U.S. sales during its launch week, with more than 1.1 million units sold. For the fiscal year, which ends in March, Nintendo forecasts that it will end up selling 15 million units, and it looks to have a terrific start already. This is particularly impressive given that the new Switch console is priced $150 higher than the original Switch (launched in 2017), and $100 higher than the Switch OLED version (launched in 2021). Nintendo recently wrapped up a tough fiscal year, which ended on March 31. Its sales fell by more than 30% to 1.2 trillion yen ($8 billion) as hardware sales plummeted more than 31%, with consumers eagerly awaiting the launch of the new Switch 2 console and holding off on new purchases. Profits also fell by 43% to 279 billion yen ($1.9 billion). However, a strong performance by the Switch 2 could turn those fortunes around. The company is expecting sales for the current fiscal year to top 1.9 trillion yen ($13.1 billion), which would translate into a growth rate of around 63%. It would, however, be just a 14% improvement from fiscal 2024. Nintendo's stock has been a raging-hot buy in recent months. The danger, however, is that with such a strong run, it may be difficult for investors to generate strong returns at an inflated price. Currently, Nintendo's stock trades at around 50 times its trailing earnings. Even based on analyst forecasts, it's at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 46. Those are high earnings multiples to be paying for Nintendo's stock. While the company has some terrific, iconic brands and intellectual property in its portfolio, its growth may not necessarily be strong enough to justify such a high premium. More than 60% revenue growth this year is impressive, but given the steep drop-off it experienced in the most recent fiscal year, a 14% growth rate over a two-year window looks far less impressive. Another risk to factor in is a possible slowdown in global economies, especially as tariffs weigh on countries all over the world. While Switch 2 sales were impressive out of the gate, longer-term question marks remain about how well demand will hold up over the entire year, and whether software sales will also be strong. Nintendo is a great company, but I wouldn't invest in it at its current valuation. A lot would have to go right for the gaming stock to continue rallying much higher than where it is today. Before you buy stock in Nintendo, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Nintendo wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $658,297!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $883,386!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 992% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2025 David Jagielski has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Nintendo. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Will the Switch 2 Send Nintendo's Stock to the Next Level? was originally published by The Motley Fool
The Independent
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Independent
Nintendo Switch 2 UK stock live: Argos restocks and you could pick up the console today
Finally, is the Nintendo Switch 2 stock shortage coming to an end? Two weeks on from launch, it's never been easier to get a console. Argos has just dropped a fresh batch of consoles and bundles, all with same-day click-and-collect, and Amazon has had stock all week. And they're not the only ones. Currys has just dropped more bundles for same-day click-and-collect, Very has a bundle in stock, EE continues to offer the console to existing customers, and ShopTo has both the standalone console and bundle available to buy on back order, so it'll be delivered in July. Game, Currys, Smyths Toys and the My Nintendo Store also restocked earlier this week, but quickly sold out. I'm updating this page with the latest retailer drops and Nintendo Switch 2 stock news, so keep checking back. Where to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 right now Nintendo Switch 2 specs The Switch 2 might look familiar, but there's a lot going on underneath. It's powered by a new custom Nvidia chip, so games don't just load faster, they look better and run more smoothly. You get 12GB of RAM (up from 4GB on the original Switch), and most of that goes straight into powering games, not just background stuff. The screen is still LCD, not OLED, but it's bigger at 7.9in and has 1080p resolution. It supports HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate. Colours pop more, and motion looks buttery-smooth in handheld mode. There's also DLSS upscaling built in, so older games look better. Sadly, while it supports variable refresh rates, it doesn't work when docked – just in handheld mode. Nintendo Switch 2 price The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Buying the bundle saves you £40 compared to picking up the game separately, so it's better value if you're planning to grab it anyway. No big discounts yet – it hasn't even been out a month, after all – but some retailers have larger, more expensive bundles. These include the new Switch 2 camera (£49, the Pro controller (£74.99, and the official carry case and screen protector (£20.99, as well as extra games and accessories. Nintendo Switch 2 launch games There are plenty of new Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch. Mario Kart World is the big one, but you've also got upgraded versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, plus mammoth games like Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Hogwarts Legacy – two games that really test the console's muscle. Other launch day games include Hades 2, Split Fiction, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Street Fighter 6, Survival Kids and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. You've also got Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Deltarune Chapters 1–4, plus more niche picks like Fantasy Life i and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD. Civilization VII and No Man's Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware. On top of that, loads of older Nintendo titles have been patched with free performance updates, and Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur II are now available through the new Switch Online GameCube library. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller is a big step up from the original, but it has been selling out as quickly as the console itself. It finally has two re-mappable triggers on the back, there's a built-in a headphone jack for a wired headset, and there's a C button for GameChat. Right now, the only place where you can buy one is at Amazon. When you finally get your Nintendo Switch 2, you'll notice that you won't be able to slot your current microSD cards in and play your existing games. While you can transfer them over from your OG Switch to the new one, you'll need a microSD Express card, not the regular one. The official product from Nintendo and SanDisk gives you an extra 256GB of storage and costs £49.99. Argos has just restocked the Switch 2, and same-day click-and-collect is available Morning all! I start the day with some stock news. As predicted, Argos has just restocked both the standalone console and the Mario Kart World bundle, and both are available with same-day click-and-collect. If you want to be up and playing over the weekend, Argos is where you want to be. Buy now at Argos Alex Lee20 June 2025 09:20 One final Nintendo Switch 2 stock check Alrighty, I'm off for the evening, but if you're still looking for a Nintendo Switch 2 – you've got plenty of options. Game has the Mario Kart World bundle in stock, with delivery as early as tomorrow. Amazon is also in stock, with the console and the Mario Kart World bundle in stock and arriving by Friday, 27 June. Smyths Toys has stock in select shops, so you might be able to nab one with same-day click-and-collect. EE is also offering the console to existing customers, with delivery in 1-3 working days. And ShopTo has it on back order. I'll catch you all tomorrow. Alex Lee19 June 2025 17:45 Alex Lee19 June 2025 15:30 How to get a Nintendo Switch 2 today If you want a Nintendo Switch 2 today, you'll want to buy a console or bundle from Currys or Smyths Toys. Both Currys and Smyths Toys have same-day click-and-collect nationwide. There seems to be lots of stock at Currys, but you'll have to check online for Smyths Toys – some stores have already run out. Alex Lee19 June 2025 15:00 Game has just restocked the Mario Kart World bundle Another retailer has just joined the frenzy. The Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World is now in stock at Game. While it charges for delivery, you can get it tomorrow if you purchase it now. Buy now at Game Alex Lee19 June 2025 14:38 EE has just dropped a cheaper Nintendo Switch 2 bundle EE has just added a cheaper pay-monthly bundle for existing customers. It costs £22 per month and comes with Mario Kart World and a 24-month Nintendo Switch Online membership. It delivers within 1-3 working days, and remember only existing EE customers can buy it. Buy now at EE Alex Lee19 June 2025 13:01 Select Smyths Toys have in-store Switch 2 stock Smyths Toys has also joined the restocking party today. There are a few shops with click-and-collect available. You can't get home delivery at the oment, but your nearest Smyths Toys may still have stock. If you're lucky, you may be able to pick up and walk out with a console today. Buy now at Smyths Toys Alex Lee19 June 2025 12:35 Currys has just restocked the Nintendo Switch 2, including bundles Currys has just restocked the Nintendo Switch 2, including several bundles with Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, Street Fighter 6 and more. Both standalone consoles and game bundles are available for home delivery and free in-store collection. Prices start from £395.99 for the standalone console, while bundles range from £429.99 to £579, depending on the extras included. Buy now at Currys Alex Lee19 June 2025 12:26 Alex Lee19 June 2025 11:17
Yahoo
a day ago
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Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Punctures Ruin Launch Day for Fans Due to Store Receipts Stapled Into Console's Box
UPDATE: GameStop has begun replacing Switch 2 consoles it punctured with staples, impacted customers have told IGN. "GameStop did right by me," one fan told IGN. "They traded it in for a new system. They must of sent a shipment of Switch 2's to that location today to fix the staple problem." Another customer, who also got their Switch 2 replaced, said they had been told GameStop moved quickly to pull spare stock from other local stores in order to provide immediate replacements. In a statement to IGN yesterday, reported below, the retailer had pledged it would "make customers whole". Happily, it seems that this process has indeed now begun. ORIGINAL STORY: Nintendo Switch 2 owners are opening consoles with punctured screens due to store receipts being stapled into the front of the console's box. Photos from a string of Switch 2 customers show how staples can easily penetrate through the console's packaging, which consists of a thin cardboard box and a flimsy plastic envelope containing the main Switch 2 unit. "GameStop stapled the receipt for me and my friends' Switch 2s to the box. FML," wrote one fan last night after getting home from excitedly picking up their console at a midnight store opening. "Genuinely insane now I'm gonna have to wait three months for the restock." Many images showing the problem include receipts from the same Staten Island branch of GameStop, which appears to have stapled receipts to much of their midnight launch Switch 2 stock. A video of the midnight launch posted by one attendee shows a long line of customers waiting at this particular GameStop branch — many of whom now appear to have been impacted in the same way. "Midnight release went bad for me," another affected customer, whose console screen has also been punctured by staples, wrote on reddit. "It's seeming like everyone there had the same thing done to their boxes as well. Over 100 people were there tonight." "Hello! My Switch 2 has staple holes in the screen," a third fan with a damaged console wrote on social media in an attempt to contact GameStop and Nintendo. "They stapled the receipt to the box at 1756 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303 and it damaged the screen." GameStop and Nintendo are yet to give the fan a response. "Me and my homie here (we never met before) were unfortunately at the same GameStop and this happened to me and another buddy!" yet another fan wrote on reddit. "Think the entire pre-order batch is completely f***ed." IGN has contacted GameStop and Nintendo for comment, and asked if advice can be passed on to retailers warning them of the potential issue when handling Switch 2 stock. "We are investigating the matter and will make customers whole", a GameStop spokesperson later confirmed to IGN. While GameStop has been criticised by those affected, fans have also expressed surprise that Nintendo itself had not done more to protect the key part of Switch 2 — the main unit, including its screen — within the console's packaging. "I'm not gonna hate on the employees too hard, but it seems like it was packaged without thought," one fan with a damaged Switch 2 wrote. "Why have the screen facing up with barely any protection. I mean they are still idiots for stapling it."The Switch 2 is packaged with its main unit at the front of the console's cardboard box, and its screen facing outwards. (From unwrapping my own Switch 2 console this morning, I can confirm there is surprisingly little to protect the screen from damage.) "I knew this would happen," another fan wrote on social media. "It was a weird decision by Nintendo to have the screen sit face-side-up at the very top of the box with only the thin cardboard to protect it. You're going to hear about a few damaged screens in the coming days. They are at risk just being stacked in shipping." IGN has contacted many of the fans now left with a Switch 2 that has been damaged, through no fault of their own, on the day of the console's launch. One GameStop customer told us they would be back at the store when it opened later today to return the console. It seems likely they won't be alone. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ or find him on Bluesky @
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Nintendo Switch 2 UK stock live: Consoles available at Amazon now
It's now been two weeks since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched, and stock is still vanishing fast. Amazon currently has both the standalone console and the Mario Kart World bundle available, but as always, there's no telling how long they'll stick around. EE continues to offer the console to existing customers, while ShopTo now has the Switch 2 available for next-day delivery. That's rare, given how quickly stock has been disappearing elsewhere. This week, we've also seen fresh restocks at both Game and the My Nintendo Store, but both sold out quickly. I'm updating this page with the latest stock updates and Nintendo Switch 2 news, so keep checking back. This is the only stock checker you need. Nintendo Switch 2 specs The Switch 2 might look familiar, but there's a lot going on underneath. It's powered by a new custom Nvidia chip, so games don't just load faster, they look better and run more smoothly. You get 12GB of RAM (up from 4GB on the original Switch), and most of that goes straight into powering games, not just background stuff. The screen is still LCD, not OLED, but it's bigger at 7.9in and has 1080p resolution. It supports HDR and a 120Hz refresh rate. Colours pop more, and motion looks buttery-smooth in handheld mode. There's also DLSS upscaling built in, so older games look better. Sadly, while it supports variable refresh rates, it doesn't work when docked – just in handheld mode. Nintendo Switch 2 price The Nintendo Switch 2 on its own costs £399.99, and the main bundle with Mario Kart World costs £429.99. Buying the bundle saves you £40 compared to picking up the game separately, so it's better value if you're planning to grab it anyway. No big discounts yet – it hasn't even been out a month, after all – but some retailers have larger, more expensive bundles. These include the new Switch 2 camera (£49, the Pro controller (£74.99, and the official carry case and screen protector (£20.99, as well as extra games and accessories. Nintendo Switch 2 launch games There are plenty of new Nintendo Switch 2 games at launch. Mario Kart World is the big one, but you've also got upgraded versions of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, plus mammoth games like Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Hogwarts Legacy – two games that really test the console's muscle. Other launch day games include Hades 2, Split Fiction, Sonic X Shadow Generations, Street Fighter 6, Survival Kids and Suikoden I & II HD Remaster. You've also got Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Deltarune Chapters 1–4, plus more niche picks like Fantasy Life i and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD. Civilization VII and No Man's Sky are here too, and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour acts as a mini showcase for the new hardware. On top of that, loads of older Nintendo titles have been patched with free performance updates, and Wind Waker, F-Zero GX and Soul Calibur II are now available through the new Switch Online GameCube library. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller is a big step up from the original, but it has been selling out as quickly as the console itself. It finally has two re-mappable triggers on the back, there's a built-in a headphone jack for a wired headset, and there's a C button for GameChat. Right now, the only place where you can buy one is at Amazon. When you finally get your Nintendo Switch 2, you'll notice that you won't be able to slot your current microSD cards in and play your existing games. While you can transfer them over from your OG Switch to the new one, you'll need a microSD Express card, not the regular one. The official product from Nintendo and SanDisk gives you an extra 256GB of storage and costs £49.99.
