Eager Fans Overwhelm Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders

Nintendo opened pre-orders for its upcoming Switch 2 console this week, and overwhelming demand briefly crashed retail websites. Some fans waited hours in physical lines to secure their spot, reflecting high anticipation for the June 5 release date. Amid the frenzy, at least one devoted parent spent the night outside a GameStop to snag a pre-order for her son. Gamers now have their fingers crossed that no delays will hamper the $449 console’s launch.