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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Sell Out Amid Chaos

4/26/2025

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, with pre-orders vanishing in an instant at major retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, and Walmart. Frustrated gamers battled website crashes and scalpers, while in-store options led to long lines. Set to launch on June 5, 2025, the excitement is palpable, but so are the pricing worries.

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Story summary

The Nintendo Switch 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, with pre-orders vanishing in an instant at major retailers like GameStop, Best Buy, and Walmart. Frustrated gamers battled website crashes and scalpers, while in-store options led to long lines. Set to launch on June 5, 2025, the excitement is palpable, but so are the pricing worries.