Nintendo Switch 2 preorder frenzy fuels global sell-out

April 23, 2025, 12:20 pm

Enthusiasm for Nintendo’s next-generation console is reaching a fever pitch as U.S. gamers scramble for preorder slots while Japanese stocks already show a sold-out sign. Expert tips are circulating to help desperate buyers secure a unit amid surging global demand and runaway inventory depletion.

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theverge.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are off to a messy start

Nintendo’s delayed Switch 2 preorders finally kicked off in the US at 12AM ET, but there have already been a lot of problems. While some people reported success buying through Target’s app, a few Verge staffers have run into issues. Many of us were able to get to the checkout screen, but ran...

bgr.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are live: Where can you buy one?

If you’re reading this, preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 are finally available in the US. Initially, preorders were set to open on April 9th, … The post Nintendo Switch 2 preorders are live: Where can you buy one? appeared first on BGR.

gizmodo.com / Gamers Are Mobbing Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Worldwide Despite Calls to ‘Drop the Price’

Judging by these sales numbers, the U.S. Switch 2 preorder scene will be hectic midnight on Thursday.

techspot.com / Nintendo apologizes as Switch 2 demand overwhelms supply in Japan

On Monday, the My Nintendo Store in Japan opened its first round of pre-orders for the long-awaited Switch 2 – and closed them just as fast. Within hours, the store marked the new system's availability as "sold out," with pre-order applications closed until at least May 6 – a day after...

bgr.com / Nintendo Switch 2 preorder inventory is already sold out in Japan

Nintendo and its US partners will start taking Nintendo Switch 2 preorders on Thursday for $449.99. When that happens, you’ll probably want to get your … The post Nintendo Switch 2 preorder inventory is already sold out in Japan appeared first on BGR.

theverge.com / Here’s how to increase your chances of nabbing a Switch 2 preorder

Following a brief delay stemming from the Trumpâs administrationâs ongoing tariff policy, Nintendo is finally opening up preorders for the Switch 2. Most major retailers â including Walmart, Best Buy, and Target â will open preorders at 12AM ET on April 24th / 9PM PT on April...

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