Nintendo Switch 2 'sold out' all pre-orders

According to The Verge , the popularity of the Nintendo Switch 2 game console has been proven more clearly than ever, when all online pre-orders at major US retailers were 'sold out' in just a short time after going on sale on April 24.

The undeniable heat of Nintendo Switch 2

Retail giants like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target announced that they had sold out of all their online pre-orders by early morning on April 24. In addition, another major gaming chain, GameStop, also said that they had sold out of their online pre-orders in just a few hours. This rapid 'sold out' situation shows the extremely high expectations of gamers for the new generation of Nintendo's gaming console.

Nintendo Switch 2 'sold out' on online shelves on launch day

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Currently, there are almost no opportunities for consumers in the US to pre-order the Switch 2 through the usual online retail channels. There is no word yet on whether Walmart, Target, Best Buy, or GameStop will open up more pre-orders in the future. GameStop offered a small glimmer of hope by saying that they still have a certain number of units available for in-store pre-orders.

Another option is to pre-order directly through Nintendo’s website. However, the company has some pretty specific requirements: users must have a Nintendo account that has played at least 50 hours on the original Switch (as of April 2) and have a 12-month paid Switch Online membership. Even if you qualify, you’re just joining the waiting list. Nintendo will start sending out the first batch of pre-order invitations on May 8 and gradually expand them thereafter.

Nintendo has also issued a warning about supply shortages, admitting that even those who have received pre-order invitations may not receive their Switch 2 consoles on the official release date (expected on June 5). A similar warning has been issued in Japan, where Nintendo said it was “unable to meet” all pre-orders.

The April 24th US pre-orders were already pushed back due to Nintendo’s tariff concerns. While the Switch 2’s price has been kept at $449.99, Nintendo has decided to increase the prices of a number of key accessories, including the Joy-Con controllers, Pro Controller, camera, and new amiibo figures, adding to the overall cost for those who want to own the system.

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