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Nintendo Switch2 Launches to Record Sales, Faces Global Stock Shortages

Nintendo is ramping up production to address shortages after the global launch broke pre-order records

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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

  • Global sales since the June 5 launch have surpassed analyst forecasts across key markets
  • Widespread sellouts at major retailers have driven consumers to mobile carriers or waiting lists for restocks
  • The console pairs a custom NVIDIA chip and 12GB of RAM with a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD display, supporting 4K output in docked mode
  • Seamless data transfer enables full backward compatibility with original Switch titles and user accounts
  • New GameChat and GameShare functions plus redesigned magnetic Joy-Con controllers enhance social and multiplayer gaming