The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 has finally arrived – just not in the United States. For US gamers, pre-orders have been delayed due to the recenlty imposed tariffs.
Not to worry, though – if you’re eager to secure your console, you can still pre-order from trusted UK and European retailers and use a parcel forwarding address from forward2me for international shipping.
Here’s everything you need to know about the US delay, where to buy in the UK and EU with a forwarding address, and how to get the Switch 2 delivered straight to your door, no matter where you are.
The Nintendo Switch 2 was supposed to launch for pre-orders in the United States this week. However, last Friday, Nintendo announced a hold due to new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. In a statement, Nintendo said it would “assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” leaving the US market in limbo.
This delay has sparked speculation that the console’s US retail price could increase ahead of its planned June launch – making early international ordering even more appealing.
While the US waits, UK retailers have surged ahead with the second wave of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. Although official pre-orders on My Nintendo Store in the UK went live on April 8, they are currently invitation-only. For now, your best bet is to shop with third-party retailers but keep in mind that the console has been flying off digital shelves since its reveal last week, with restocks popping in and out throughout the day. So get your UK address now and sign up for the retailers' notifications to keep tabs on availability.
UK retailers are offering:
The Nintendo Switch 2 is also available for pre-order across EU countries, offering gamers the opportunity to secure the much-anticipated console ahead of its official release. For forward2me customers, this means they can use our German forwarding address for retailers based in Germany or other countries that offer shipping to Germany. Here are some popular retailers in Germany, France, and Spain where you can pre-order the console and bundles:
Many major European retailers offer shipping to other EU countries – including Germany – making it easy to order from across the region. If you spot the Nintendo Switch 2 or any other product in stock at a European store, simply check that they ship to Germany. Then, place your order using your forward2me German address at checkout, and we’ll take care of the rest.
To pre-order from the UK or from EU countries, sign up for a shipping address with forward2me. You will get access to free UK and German shipping addresses. Choose your retailer and place your order using the forward2me address as the delivery destination.
When orders start dispatching, yours will be delivered to our warehouse. You'll receive a notification that your package is ready to be shipped; from there, you can choose your preferred courier option and have the console or bundle shipped directly to your country, quickly and securely.
Parcel forwarding is a reliable and legitimate way to bypass region restrictions, allowing you to order from different retailers and avoid potential price hikes in the US. With the Nintendo Switch 2 already one of the year’s most sought-after tech releases and pre-orders delayed in the US, ordering internationally could be your best chance to secure one before the official launch.
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