Shoppers have to do one thing today to access Amazon Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order

How to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon

Nintendo has officially confirmed more details about the Switch 2 console including its release date and pre-order details.

The tech brand has revealed that the much-anticipated console will be released on 5 June.

They also confirmed that pre-orders for the Switch 2 will open from 8 April, with a number of retailers already launching their product pages including Amazon.

And fans will initially be able to purchase the standalone console for £395.99 or a bundle which includes Mario Kart World for £429.99.

Nintendo also confirmed that new game Mario Kart World will be released exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, which fans can buy in a bundle with the console.

The new game will allow players to drive off the race track and drive "virtually everywhere", with 24 drivers in each race, which is the most in the Mario Kart history.

Some of the console's features include new magnetic Joycon controllers, a ‘C’ button that will pull up the chat menu and you can communicate with friends while playing as well as 7.9-inch screen and 256GB of internal storage – eight times that of the original Switch.

If you're after the Switch 2 then it's expected to be in high demand and will be available from the likes of Currys, Smyths, GAME and Shopto in the UK.

If you want to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon then you can find out how below.

How do I pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 from Amazon?

Amazon has officially launched the page for the Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World. It's currently listed on the website here at £429.99.

Although you can't pre-order it and pay for the console right now, shoppers can now "request invite" to the console.

You can request an invite to access Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders on Amazon on the product page, just sign into your account - or sign up if you don't have one - and you'll added to the waitlist.

Amazon said: "To ensure that as many genuine customers as possible can buy this high-demand item, we sell it by invitation. If invited to purchase, you’ll get an email when the item is available. Not all requests will be granted."

They also confirmed that if you are invited to purchase you'll get an email with a link that's valid for 22 hours. So check your inbox once you've joined the waitlist for updates, with the pre-orders going live on 8 April.