Wed, 04 Jun 2025

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 Stores open at midnight as fans rush to buy Nintendo Switch 2

One retailer says it's the "biggest gaming pre-order ever" - but there questions over whether high prices will dent sales.

* The Nintendo Switch 2 has been released worldwide, with stores opening at midnight and customers picking up pre-ordered consoles.
* Despite excitement, some suppliers have cancelled pre-orders, including Game in the UK.
* In the US, Nintendo briefly pulled Switch 2 pre-orders over tariffs concerns before restarting them.
* The console's high game prices are a concern, with Mario Kart World costing £74.99, £15 more than usual.
* Early signs indicate considerable customer interest, with Currys selling 30,000 units.
* The original Nintendo Switch has sold over 150 million units since its release in 2017.
* The Switch 2 represents a change in strategy for Nintendo, as it is the first time they have launched a straight sequel to a console.
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