Argos shoppers dash to grab Nintendo Switch 2 consoles as 'special offer' confirmed

8:30AM UPDATE: Good news. Our eagle-eyed tech team has just spotted that consoles as well as Argos. The online retailer has even confirmed that anyone clicking "buy" should get their new devices by the end of the day.

ORIGINAL STORY: Yes, after months of waiting, it's finally , and if you haven't pre-ordered already, there's good news. has just confirmed it has stock of these new portable consoles, with fans even able to buy, then click and collect on the same day. It's unclear how many devices they have, but at the time of writing, Express.co.uk has been able to pop one in our online shopping basket and pay at the till.

Along with offering the new console, Argos has also confirmed a number of 'special offers' which include money-off games and other accessories when you buy the device. For example, there's 20 percent off games when buying the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle.

You can also save on accessories such as a Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector or 256GB microSD Express Card when you add these at the checkout.

Along with Argos, there appears to one other store that currently has the Switch 2 in stock. Express.co.uk has been online shopping and found the console at .

Sadly, stores including Currys, Amazon, Very and Game all appear to be out of stock this moring.

For those not in the know, the new Switch features a bigger 7.9-inch LCD screen, more power under its shell and extra in-built storage.

The famous Joy-Con controllers have also been vastly improved on the Switch 2 and even be used just like a mouse on your desk for more ways to play.

There are also bonus features such as the GameChat button and a redesigned kickstart offers a better way to game on that bigger screen.

If you buy a Switch 2, you'll be able to play almost all of your old Switch 1 games without any issues. There are also new titles such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza which are exclusive to this new device.

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