Thieves Steal $1.4 Million in Nintendo Switch 2 Consoles
- In June 2025, thieves stole 2,810 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worth over $1.4 million from a semi-truck traveling between Nintendo of America's headquarters in Redmond and a GameStop location in North Texas.
- The theft was uncovered during a pre-trip inspection after the truck made a stop at a Love's Truck Stop in Bennett, Colorado on June 8, though authorities have not yet determined where the break-in actually took place.
- Authorities in Colorado's Arapahoe County responded to the report and are seeking public help to identify the suspects, who could face felony theft and criminal mischief charges for stealing high-value cargo.
- Each console retails around $449.99 to $499.99, and GameStop, the shipment's destination, posted on X: "Come trade them in, we dare you," amid supply concerns due to the heist.
- As of June 17, no arrests had been made, suggesting ongoing investigation and possible impacts on Switch 2 availability at targeted retail locations in Texas.
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‘High-dollar cargo heist,' $1.4 million in Switch 2 consoles stolen en route to Texas
Authorities in Colorado are seeking information about a cargo heist after $1.4 million worth of Nintendo Switch 2 game consoles were stolen from the back of a truck headed to North Texas. The truck driver was on his way from Nintendo of America in Redmond, Washington, to GameStop in Grapevine. When asked about the theft, GameStop referred NBC 5 to the following message posted on X: “Come trade them in, we dare you.” The post was later removed. T…
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