It's so close, yet for many eager gamers, still out of reach. The Nintendo Switch 2 launch day has come and gone, and those lucky enough to get a console are already happily playing Mario Kart ...

Nintendo has announced record-breaking sales for its new Switch 2, as fans clamour to find retailers restocking the new gaming console.

In an email sent to customers, Argos confirmed that the Switch 2 will be back in stock from 8am BST UK time on the morning of June 13. As part of the restock, Argos customers will be able to buy the regular Switch 2 console with no games for £395.99, as well as the Mario Kart bundle for £429.99.

According to a Reddit thread (via Wario64 ), customers showed up to a GameStop located in Staten Island, and after purchasing a Switch 2, their receipt was stapled to the box. It's worth noting that the Switch 2 box has thin cardboard,

Nintendo’s new Switch 2 gamepad updates the classic GameCube Controller with a wireless design, a GameChat button, and USB-C. However, it only works with GameCube titles available through the Switch Online Expansion Pack.

The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a hiccup, at least in New York, as some GameStop customers reported purchasing damaged devices.