How to Buy the Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo launched the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, marking a new generation of its popular console series available in multiple major retailers.
- Nintendo chose not to provide advance review units to the press, breaking a 20-year precedent and preventing early evaluations before the console release.
- The Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD touchscreen, larger Joy-Con 2 controllers with built-in microphones and back buttons, a new camera accessory, and 4K HDR TV dock support.
- Preorders faced high demand with retailer website crashes and quickly sold-out accessories, while in-store limited stocks required early arrival and had purchase limits per customer.
- This strategic launch limits early press coverage but likely won't harm Nintendo's brand, though it may hinder consumers seeking informed purchase decisions at release.
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