Troubled Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders and Accessory Rollout

April 24, 2025, 12:10 am

Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 debut is hitting a rough patch as preorders for both the console and its new accessories run into significant glitches, leaving customers frustrated at checkout errors and delays. Retailers are offering these products ahead of the official launch, further underscoring a chaotic rollout.

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theverge.com / GameStop’s Switch 2 preorders started poorly, too

GameStop’s online Nintendo Switch 2 preorders went live at 11AM ET, and like the preorders from other retailers overnight, things immediately got off to a rocky start. However, shortly after 11:30AM ET, it appears people started to be able to complete orders, including one Verge staffer. Right as...

arstechnica.com / Nintendo Switch 2’s gameless Game-Key cards are going to be very common

Switch 2 game upgrades for original Switch games also range from $10 to $20.

zerohedge.com / Nintendo Switch 2 Frenzy: "Selling Out" Across US Retailers As Tariffs Won't Impact Pricing

Nintendo Switch 2 Frenzy: "Selling Out" Across US Retailers As Tariffs Won't Impact Pricing U.S. families with young gamers can breathe a sigh of relief this week as Goldman analysts told clients that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 won't see price hikes due to the ongoing trade...

techspot.com / Nintendo Switch 2 teardown confirms Nvidia Tegra T239 chip, SK Hynix memory, and other details

The teardown was performed by YouTuber and X user @KurnalSalts, known for his deep dive videos on Arm chips used in smartphones, laptops, AR headsets, and other gadgets. According to his since-deleted post, the Switch 2 is powered by Nvidia's Tegra T239 SoC, which comes with an Arm Cortex X1...Read...

bgr.com / Nintendo Switch 2 sold out immediately, so GameStop is your only chance

Nintendo earlier this week revealed that Nintendo Switch 2 demand in Japan far exceeded the available supply for the first two planned preorder batches. The … The post Nintendo Switch 2 sold out immediately, so GameStop is your only chance appeared first on BGR.

theverge.com / Nintendo says invites for its own Switch 2 sales may arrive after launch

In a recent update to its website about its direct sales program for the Switch 2, Nintendo says that due to “the very high demand” for the console, “delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed” and that “your invitation email may arrive after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch.” Nintendo has...

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