Today’s the day. After months and years of speculation about what Nintendo’s Switch 2 will be, today, it releases in the wild. You’ll be able to get your mitts on it and tell us what you think. Are you as excited by Mario Kart World as the, um, world seems to be? What do you make of the Switch 2 upgrades for games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Is Welcome Tour really worth the £8 Nintendo is asking for? And Will the Switch 2 launch go as smoothly and successfully as Nintendo hopes?
We’ll be covering all aspects of the Switch 2 launch and gathering everything together here so you can see at a glance what’s been going on. We’ll be keeping an eye on any launch issues there may be, any launch stock there may be, and how the world is reacting to playing Nintendo’s new machine. And that includes you – we want to hear what you think in the comments below.
If you are receiving a Switch 2 today, here are a few articles you might find helpful:
There’s lots still to come, such as our review thoughts about Switch 2 and Digital Foundry’s take on the hardware, so pull up a virtual chair as we welcome Switch 2 to the world.
Key points
Switch 1 fans needn’t worry
Not everyone can or wants to jump into a new console on day one, but thankfully the Switch is still home to loads of games and it’s doubtful you’ve played all of them. Our own Christian Donlan reckons you should get Burnout Paradise
Anyone played any games other than Mario Kart World yet? I’ve got a little impressions article going live soon about what I think is one of the best launch games.
Rogueywon says: The bit about not removing the film that comes on the screen absolutely is a valid piece of PSA advice. Nintendo themselves and some retailers are sharing that warning.
Thank you. Then please everyone bear this in mind!
vert1go/Lifeis2-D says: Probably best to remind everyone in case they missed it but DO NOT REMOVE THE FILM ALREADY ON THE SCREEN, Nintendo put it there in case of accidents!
Is this a genuine PSA piece of advice?
Nintendo has hidden the SD card slot again
If you know where the SD card slot on the Switch 2 is, this might seem obvious, but trust me when I say we have plenty of data to show that a lot of people couldn’t find it on the OG Switch. So, if you are struggling to locate the slot on the Switch 2, it’s under the kickstand. More info is in our handy guide on how to locate the Switch 2 SD card slot.
Here’s a question. How reckless of me is it, on a scale of one-to-good-god-no-Bertie, to not use a screen protector on the Switch 2?
H1ppyDave says: Screen protector – use a credit card with a piece of cardboard folded over it. For that bubble I’d personally Lift it carefully back up (Inuse a guitar plectrum but anything thin made of plastic should do) and let it resettle.
OMG, H1ppyDave, you’re a star. I had been pressing it with just a cloth and had no luck. Used your suggestion and now I’m bubble-free! May your Switch 2 launch day be wonderful!
Waiting on Argos from the wilds of Scotland
I am sitting at my desk, twitching like an anxious meerkat because I really, really want my Switch 2 to arrive. One small sound from outside, and I look up and out of the window, hoping it is that glorious DPD van pulling up outside my front door. So far, though, it hasn’t been. Boo 🙁
I live in the wilds of Scotland, and Matt has joked the delivery driver is probably still trying to work out how to get to my house. I really hope they figure it out soon…
Anyone good with screen protector woes? I applied a tempered glass protector, and it seemed to go perfectly, but then this spot never filled in properly. Is this a “get a new protector” situation? Anyone managed to fix this before? You are my only hope Eurogamer readers.
Anand Modha says: I haven’t got one yet, was planning to when I’d finished some personal projects. Going online and seeing so many people happy and playing is awesome. I love new console day, who ever is releasing.
There is a lovely energy about a day like this, isn’t there? An infectious excitement.
A not-Switch 2 review
Given Nintendo’s decision to hold review units until launch we won’t be able to offer a detailed hardware review until next week, but we do have this: a review of Nintendo’s other controversial handheld console.
Spoilers: It’s the Virtual Boy!
Where to find Switch 2 stock today
If you’re suddenly feeling a rush of excitement to buy a Switch 2 and don’t know where to look, we’ve got you covered. Here are the shops being restocked with Switch 2 stock today.
Rogueywon says: I think DF tried plugging in the cat litter. Conclusions: not great, but framerates generally better than the Series S.
Oof – yowsers!
Rogueywon says: For clarity, I didn’t receive cat litter, but some people did and it got media coverage.
I see, I see. I wonder if anyone tried to plug it in.
My son’s Switch 2 is due between 1 and 2pm, so he’ll have a nice surprise when he gets back from school. Straight on Fortnite, no doubt.
Fallout2 says: My Switch 2 just arrived. Woo!
Congratulations!
kyleayy says: I went and picked mine up from Curry’s earlier!
Congratulations!
Benjigrin says: Mine is due at 17:30 🙄 DPD are never early on new console day 😡it’s was 17:30 for … PS4, Switch, Xbox One X, Series X and PS5, my heart sinks when it’s DPD you never know till 10 am on the day 🥲
Oof! At least you’ll be clear of work for the day then, presumably.
Madame-Drofla says: Mines is arriving between half past one and half past two :]
Very nice, very nice.
Rogueywon says: Oof, painful delivery troll. At least it wasn’t cat litter. That PS5 launch day felt like a particularly grim lottery.
Hang on, hang on, let’s wind this back. Are you saying you received cat litter instead of a PS5?
Switch 2 deliveries are arriving for some
We’re all excitedly waiting for our Switch 2s to arrive at Eurogamer. Spare a moment for our guides editor, Lottie, though. Perhaps the best troll delivery of all time.
To quote Lottie: “I’m going back to bed. The day is ruined.”
Hello and good morning to you. Wishing you all the best of luck with your deliveries and for their speedy arrivals. Let’s hope no Switch 2s get left on the porch today.