Nintendo Switch 2 preorders spark chaos amid 'overwhelming' demand

Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Are Hot Tickets After Tariff Delay

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders went live Thursday. Many shoppers looking for one were met with outages, "sold out" messages, and site glitches.

How to Track When Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Back in Stock

We may earn a commission from links on this page.Following a tariff-induced delay, retailers officially kicked off Nintendo Switch 2 preorders on Thursday. I could tell you that preorders went smoothly across all stores, and that there was plenty of stock for everyone who wanted one of Nintendo's new consoles. I could tell you that, but I'd be lying. The Switch 2's preorder launch was never going to be seamless: The console has eight years of hy…

The Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock in UK – but it comes at a cost

The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order controversy has been raging on, with the new console running in and out of stock faster than Sonic the Hedgehog. Just yesterday, Nintendo itself issued an apology to fans stating they would be unable to meet the overwhelming demand faced by the Nintendo Store. Meanwhile, UK retailers like JD Williams, Very and Amazon have all run dry in the past weeks. This has led many hopeful gamers in fear as we approach the of…

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders surge as tariff price hike fears loom

Although demand for the Nintendo Switch 2 is strong at the moment, market experts have warned that US president Donald Trump's tariffs could cause price hikes for a number of consumer goods, including electronics.

Gamers face online chaos trying to pre-order Nintendo Switch 2 from retailers, including GameStop and Walmart - NOW Toronto

Some gamers are frustrated over not being able to secure the new Nintendo Switch 2 when pre-orders opened, after platforms experienced technical issues on Thursday. ...

What to know about the Nintendo Switch 2 preorder chaos

Shoppers reported that preorders for the new Nintendo Switch 2 console were a mess.