Nintendo Switch 2 PreOrders Begin with a Bang (and a Few Bugs!)

Gamers, rejoice! After weeks of anticipation and a brief delay, the Nintendo Switch 2 has finally hit the preorder stage in the U.S.—and, unsurprisingly, it’s already turning into a frenzy.

Preorders Go Live – But Not Without Hiccups

On April 24, 2025, Nintendo opened preorders for the Switch 2 across major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop. Priced at $449.99, the next-gen console promises power-packed upgrades, stunning visuals, and a nostalgic return of fan-favorite franchises. But as eager fans rushed to secure their consoles, chaos erupted online.

Target users got caught in address verification loops, Walmart had endless queues, and Best Buy’s listing didn’t even go live on time. Social media exploded with frustrated fans sharing their glitches and checkout woes.

 What’s in the Box?

Nintendo isn’t just slapping a new name on old tech. The Switch 2 is a true upgrade:

• 7.9-inch HDR screen (1080p)
• 4K output when docked
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (no drift, finally!)
• 256 GB storage + microSD Express support
• Ray tracing & AI upscaling for next-level graphics
   

New social features like GameChat will change how players interact online—and yes, it's backward compatible too.

Japan’s Wild PreOrder Frenzy

In Japan, things went to another level. Nintendo’s preorder lottery received over 2.2 million entries. With demand this high, the company has already apologized for not being able to meet launch-day orders.

President Shuntaro Furukawa admitted, “We didn’t expect this scale.” That says something, considering Nintendo’s past launch day chaos.

 Launch Games You’ll Want

The Switch 2 isn’t arriving empty-handed. Launch titles include:

• Mario Kart World
• The Legend of Zelda: Tears Reborn (enhanced edition)
• Cyberpunk 2077 Switch 2 Version
• Animal Crossing: Global Edition
   

And yes—there’s already buzz about Metroid Prime 5 coming this holiday season.

 What This Means for Gaming in 2025

With Sony focusing on PS5 Pro and Microsoft teasing the next Xbox, Nintendo just made a power move. The Switch 2 combines portability, nostalgia, and power—a triple threat for gamers across generations.

But will it live up to the hype?