Nintendo Switch 2 Set for March 2025 Launch to Combat Scalping and Ensure Ample Stock

Nintendo aims to avoid the supply issues and scalping problems that plagued previous console launches by delaying the Nintendo Switch 2 to March 2025, focusing on securing a strong initial inventory and a robust lineup of launch titles.

Nintendo delays the launch of the Switch 2 to March 2025, originally targeting a 2024 release, to ensure a smooth rollout with sufficient stock and a solid lineup of games.
The decision to delay aims to combat scalping and reselling issues experienced during previous console launches, including the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Nintendo plans to maintain the hybrid console-portable device feature of the Switch, with the Switch 2 rumored to have a larger screen.
The company has reportedly demoed the Switch successor to developers, indicating progress towards the new launch window.
Nintendo's shares dropped following the announcement of the delay, reflecting investor and fan disappointment over the postponed release.