Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 console has ignited a frenzy among gamers, leading to widespread frustration during its recent preorder launch. As detailed in a PBS NewsHour article, the overwhelming demand caused major retailers like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy to experience technical issues, leaving many hopeful buyers empty-handed. Compounding the situation, new U.S. tariffs on Japanese imports have contributed to the console’s higher price point of $449.99, further complicating the purchasing process for consumers.​

Source: PBS – ‘Overwhelming demand’ for Nintendo Switch 2 preorders creates frustrations for hopeful buyers