US EditionNintendo Switch 2 preorders spark chaos amid 'overwhelming' demand
- Nintendo launched preorders for its Switch 2 console across major U.S. and UK retailers in late April 2025 amid high consumer interest and limited stock availability.
- The preorder launch was delayed from April 9 to assess the impact of new tariffs and market changes, reflecting uncertainty in supply chain conditions.
- Switch 2 orders quickly sold out online at retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop, causing site issues, long wait times, and posts of error messages from anxious buyers on social media.
- Nintendo confirmed the high demand noting it is "working diligently to fulfill orders" but cannot guarantee delivery by the June 5 launch date and urged customers to visit physical stores.
- The Switch 2 is marketed as a bigger, higher-priced successor to the eight-year-old original, with anticipated features like a larger screen amid an uncertain industry climate influenced by tariffs and retaliations.
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