If you were hoping to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 without the chaos of its launch, pre-ordering directly from Nintendo may not guarantee a faster delivery. According to an update on Nintendo’s website, the company is experiencing «very high demand» for the console, leading to delays in sending out invitation emails for pre-orders. As a result, some customers may not receive their invitations until after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch scheduled for June 5th, potentially pushing back shipment dates as well.
In Japan, where Nintendo initially allowed customers to «register their interest» in purchasing a Switch 2, a whopping 2.2 million people applied for pre-orders. The same offer is now being extended to North American users, with the first batch of pre-order invitations originally slated for May 8th. However, due to the high demand, some customers may experience delays of nearly a month or more.
While Nintendo has advised customers to explore options with its launch partners, such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy, the pre-order process has proven to be challenging. For instance, Amazon currently does not have an order page for the Switch 2, and customers are encountering difficulties when attempting to pre-order from other retailers.
If you are considering applying for a pre-order, be aware that Nintendo has implemented certain requirements to deter scalpers. To qualify for a pre-order invitation, you must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership, held a paid membership for at least 12 months, opted in to share gameplay data, and accumulated at least 50 total gameplay hours.
Nintendo previously postponed the original launch date of the Switch 2 from April 9 to April 24 due to concerns about tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. It remains to be seen whether Nintendo underestimated the demand for the Switch 2 in regions like the US, similar to what occurred in Japan. Given the current frenzy surrounding the console, it is likely that demand has exceeded expectations.
For detailed instructions on how to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2, refer to Engadget’s article. This information was originally published on Engadget at .
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