Nintendo might have 6 to 8 million Switch 2 consoles ready for buyers when it launches on June 5. This would make it one of the largest console releases ever seen in gaming history. People want the new system more than Nintendo expected. Japanese customers alone sent 2.2 million requests hoping to buy the console.
Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa said sorry on social media because many people who applied will not receive a Switch 2. The company works hard to make more consoles before the June launch date. American and Canadian stores started taking advance orders today after delays caused by new trade taxes. Websites for stores like Best Buy and Walmart stopped working properly when huge numbers of shoppers tried ordering at once.
Many people still managed to reserve their consoles despite these problems. The price of the Switch 2 and its games upsets some players, but those who buy early probably save money compared to waiting. New taxes have already forced Nintendo to raise prices on Switch 2 accessories. The console price remains unchanged for now, but Nintendo warns it might cost more later depending on market conditions.
Nintendo boss Shuntaro Furukawa said sorry on social media because many people who applied will not receive a Switch 2. The company works hard to make more consoles before the June launch date. American and Canadian stores started taking advance orders today after delays caused by new trade taxes. Websites for stores like Best Buy and Walmart stopped working properly when huge numbers of shoppers tried ordering at once.
Many people still managed to reserve their consoles despite these problems. The price of the Switch 2 and its games upsets some players, but those who buy early probably save money compared to waiting. New taxes have already forced Nintendo to raise prices on Switch 2 accessories. The console price remains unchanged for now, but Nintendo warns it might cost more later depending on market conditions.
