Nintendo Switch
A man plays Nintendo's new game console Switch at its experience venue in Tokyo, Japan January 13, 2017. Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon

Nintendo Switch Australia fans can now spend their precious money to pre-order their favourite console. The Nintendo Switch live stream event revealed important information on the games line-up that will be available at launch. It also provided information on the console, something that fans had been waiting for a long time. Those who are preparing to get their hands on the console in March when it will be launched may try out some options mentioned below.

According to Finder, the Nintendo Switch in Australia will be offered by certain retailers such as JB Hi-Fi, EB Games and by The Gamesmen. The Nintendo Switch console will be offered by JB Hi-Fi for $469 though it hasn’t yet listed any games or accessories on its website. Buyers will have to pay an additional $9.95 as delivery charges. The delivery is available for pre-order only.

EB Games is also selling the Nintendo Switch in Australia both online and in-store. While the retailer is offering both in-store and home delivery options, purchase is limited to only one console per customer. The console will be available from March 3, Friday and is already available for pre-order for $469.95. The standard edition Switch games are currently priced between $39.95 and $99.95. The retailer is selling the Joy-Con controllers separately and as a pair for $69.95 each and $119.95 as a pair.

The Gamesmen is also offering the Nintendo Switch in Australia for $469.95. It will be made available online as well as in-store from March 3 and pre-orders have already started. Once pre-ordered, the Nintendo Switch console will be shipped one to two business days before the official launch. Target and Big W has also announced plans of stocking on the Switch console. More information is expected soon. Stay tuned on IBT AU for more information on Nintendo Switch’s availability in Australia.