Nintendo Switch 2 fans crash Target, Best Buy websites during pre-orders after delay over tariffs

Nintendo Switch 2 fans crash Target, Best Buy websites during pre-orders after delay over tariffs

The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-sale caused massive online outages for retail stores as they struggled to keep up with the demand of eager gamers following a delayed sale due to imposed tariffs on Japanese exports.

Nintendo Sees Overwhelming Demand for Switch 2 in Japan

Nintendo said it sees overwhelming demand for its upcoming Switch 2 game console in Japan. The Kyoto-based company introduced a lottery system to deal with high demand in its domestic market, putting a priority on customers who played frequently and made online subscription purchases on the original Switch.