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Nintendo Switch 2 Launches to High Demand, Sells Out at Major Retailers

Nintendo warns preordered units may face delivery delays, prompting fans to queue for its upgraded console.

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Customers lin up to purchase Nintendo Switch 2 at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)
Staff and members of the public try the Nintendo Switch 2 during a launch event at an electronics retailer in Tokyo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

Overview

  • The Switch 2 debuted June 5 with a $449.99 price and a $499.99 Mario Kart bundle, featuring a 7.9-inch LCD, custom Nvidia chipset and 4K output when docked.
  • GameChat lets up to 12 players voice- and screen-share in real time, with an optional USB-C camera for video chat.
  • Backward compatibility supports the existing Switch library and many original accessories, while a new Pro Controller adds an audio jack and customizable buttons.
  • Retailers from Best Buy to Asda opened stores at midnight to meet demand, but some outlets sold out immediately and several preorders are delayed or canceled.
  • Nintendo projects selling 15 million Switch 2 units by March 2026 as it banks on strong early uptake and holiday momentum.