Nintendo Switch 2 preorders spark chaos amid 'overwhelming' demand
- Nintendo Switch 2 U.S. Preorders began Thursday, April 24, facing widespread customer problems.
- Nintendo previously delayed preorders from April 9 to assess potential tariff impacts on the product.
- Customers encountered issues at major retailers, including checkout problems and lengthy virtual queue wait times.
- The console retails for $449.99, and Nintendo acknowledged "very high demand" for the product.
- Early listings quickly sold out, indicating strong consumer interest despite the preorder difficulties experienced by many.
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Switch 2 preorders see high demand
NEW YORK — U.S. preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off shortly after the clock struck midnight Thursday. Chaos soon ensued amid high demand.
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