Days Before Switch 2's Release Date, Nintendo Ships Official 'Out of Stock' Signs to Retailers
- Nintendo is sending 'Out of Stock' signs to U.S. Retailers ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5, 2025.
- This preparation follows strong demand and supply uncertainties, as Nintendo warned it might not meet the high launch-day console demand.
- Some retailers like GAME and major chains have canceled customer pre-orders unexpectedly despite plans for midnight launches and unreserved stock.
- Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa reported 2.2 million applications for the pre-order lottery, and the company forecasts selling 15 million units in the launch year.
- The supplied signage aims to manage customer expectations and reduce inquiries, signaling both the console's popularity and potential stock shortages.
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The Switch 2 is only two days away! And already people are getting prepared for it to be sold out. According to a post on Reddit (via VGC), gaming stores in the U.S. are being supplied with large “Out of Stock” displays for the Nintendo Switch 2, apparently sent by Nintendo itself to prepare for the forthcoming…Read more...
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