Nintendo Switch 2’s preorder disaster: Painfully-long wait times, error messages, and canceled orders

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U.S.preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off shortly after the clock struck midnight Thursday.

But chaos soon ensued amid high demand.

The sizeable (and speedy) demand for Nintendo's Switch 2 isn't surprising.

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Author / Journalist: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Games Nintendo Technology Gaming

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Published On: 2025-04-24 @ 19:13:00 (12 hours ago)

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