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UK retailer's Switch 2 promise as it launches 'limited stock' available from midnight

Not got your Nintendo Switch 2 preordered yet? Fear not, as Smyths Toys might be your best bet if you're heading to a midnight launch eventhere's all we know

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Got your Switch 2 yet?(Image: PA)

Nintendo Switch 2 finally launches next week alongside Mario Kart World, and it's tipped to be a huge debut for Nintendo's hardware sequel.

While some fans have been able to get their hands on one early and others joke about daring heists to secure the system, UK retailer Smyth's Toys is letting eager fans pick up their preordered consoles at midnight.

Even better, the retailer says it'll offer limited stock in its stores for anyone that hasn't managed to secure one yet, meaning you might be able to join in the fun after all.

Here's all we you need to know.

Smyths Toys holding Nintendo Switch 2 midnight launch

If you're absolutely buzzing for the new console, Smyths Toys will be selling them from 12:01 on launch day, June 5.

While the company can't break the street date, fans that have preordered through the retailer can enjoy a click and collect service from 12:01, meaning you can be, um, downloading the mandatory firmware update before anyone else.

You'll need photo ID, and the window closes at 12:30am, by which case you'll likely need to wait until the store is open again.

If you've not got your preorder, it might be worth chancing your arm. Smyths says there will be "limited stock available in-store for purchase", and while we're not expecting there to be dozens of systems, you might be lucky enough to secure one.

Speaking of luck, some stores are holding events at 11pm on June 4 where players will be able to enjoy demos of Mario Kart World, the console's big launch title, and snag some goodie bags if they're in the first 100 people through the door.

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Switch 2 is just days away(Image: AFP via Getty Images)

"We will open selected stores at 11pm on Wednesday, 4th June for an exciting Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Event!" the Smyths site explains.

"Take part in an exciting Mario Kart World gameplay demo. Plus the first 100 attendees will receive a FREE goodie bag packed with awesome Nintendo merch while stocks last! No registration needed play and celebrate the next level of Nintendo gaming with us!"

The stores in question are Boucher Road (Belfast), Glasgow, Hull, Romford, and Stockport.

Honestly, as someone that used to love a good midnight launch for Call of Duty or EA FC (formerly FIFA), this sounds like a really fun opportunity it's a shame we don't see more of these days.

For more on Nintendo Switch 2, be sure to check out our favourite Switch 1 games, as well as our most-wanted Switch 2 ports.

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