The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now, alongside a mess of accessories. Here's everything you need (and everything you don't).

If you’re still on the hunt for a Nintendo Switch 2, follow these expert tips we’ve learned from years of tracking hard-to-find consoles.

The Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle is one of the best Switch 2 deals available at the moment. For $524.99, you get the console and Mario Kart World (which retails for $79.99). You don't have to worry about paying the inflated prices you see with some retailers, such as Walmart, which have gone up to $799 in some instances.

The Nintendo Switch 2’s price will bring sticker shock to fans. With a starting price of $449, it’s one of the most expensive machines that the company has put up for sale. The barebones system won’t come with any games, and it will have minimal accessories included with the box.

Sam's Club: The Walmart-owned warehouse club had the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle on June 5. It will only be available to Sam's Club members. New members can get an annual Sam's Club membership for $25 (was $50).

In many ways, Nintendo Switch 2 is quite an un-Nintendo-like follow-up. The Japanese gaming titan is known for its left-field turns and big swings. Which other console maker goes from the record-selling motion-controlled Nintendo Wii to the tablet-based Nintendo Wii U?

Switch Harder. Sure, that's a glib summation of one of the most eagerly anticipated games console launches of all time, but it is, nevertheless, apt. The Nintendo Switch

In the UK, there was some excellent availability for the Nintendo Switch 2 for launch day, and after a tough day or so, it seems like stock is improving. We'll be checking UK retailers regularly for any updates, so rest assured, you'll find the best links for that region here too.

It’s much easier than you might expect, thankfully — and, even better, you can use the same method to connect a Bluetooth speaker. You’ll find it on the bar at the bottom of the Switch 2 home screen — it’s the icon that looks like a gear. It’ll spin when selected. It’s the fourth option down — select it with the A button.