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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Mishandled on Launch Day by GameStop

Preorders for GameStop's Switch 2 are reportedly exhausted, but it's recommended to check your personal orders page to see if there's been any lucky discrepancy.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Mishandled on Launch Day by GameStop

Nashville, baby! Did you drown in the Switch 2 rush yesterday like the rest of us? It was a wild night, ain't it? After many tried their luck with merchants like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, GameStop emerged as the last bastion for those hoping to secure a Switch 2 by launch day. The pre-orders were scheduled to go live at 11:00 AM ET on April 24, but let's just say GameStop's site and app went full Donkey Kong — one massive banana peel later, and we were all smacked with a Cloudflare error 502 for bad gateway.

If you managed to navigate through the chaos, the GameStop listing for the Switch 2 would've initially displayed a grayed-out box, hinting at unavailability. But hey, sometimes you gotta trust your luck and click anyway. And if fortune was on your side, you could've snagged the console — only to find your order mysteriously stuck in limbo, neither confirmed nor charged. The retailer later informed these customers that they'd be getting a confirmation email shortly. And, well, on the bright side, I did. So if you think you got lucky, go dig in your inbox, friend!

I gave GameStop a ring to see if they had any news to share about this crazy mess, but they haven't gotten back to me just yet. In the meantime, it's clear that the Switch 2 is pretty much sold out online from most major retailers, at least until more stock makes its way back on the market.

Ironically, just after the whole fiasco went down, the GameStop app started flashing an "Activity Paused" error along with a note about network issues. Fortunately, they seem to have got things sorted out by Thursday afternoon. At launch, the app wasn't displaying the listings for both the standard console-only model and the Mario Kart World bundle, but let's hope that's all smoothed out now.

Wait, are you thinking what I'm thinking? Hell yeah, there's still hope for securing a Switch 2 on launch day. You just gotta get your '80s shopping booty down to a brick-and-mortar retail store. And I'm gonna be honest — good luck, good friend, because lines are stacking up at GameStop locations across the country. Some stores are running low on stock, while others have upwards of 50 units or more to spare. A few enthusiasts even reported nabbing the coveted console vouchers by getting in line as early as morning.

So should you hop in your car and rush to your nearest store? Nah, wait! Try giving your local GameStop a ring first to make sure they've got any left and save yourself a wasted drive. Remember, the Switch 2 is set to be one of the biggest gaming launches in years, and it's easy to see why. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa even had to apologize after earlier pre-orders exceeded the number of available launch units through Nintendo's My Nintendo Store in Japan. And now, Nintendo is promising to send out emails to customers ordering directly through their online store on May 8. But hold up — delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed, so sit tight if you can.

As I type this, the Switch 2 is already marked "sold out" on Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. Maybe it's time for a chill pill and wait for the console to arrive post-launch on June 5. That'll also give you some time to read our expert reviews and decide if you really need another device in your life.

This is a developing story. We'll keep you posted as we learn more.

Extra Bits:

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 has seen great interest, leading to quick sell-outs across all retailers and overwhelming demand.
  • Preorders for the Switch 2 ran out quickly, leaving many customers disappointed.
  • Customers who pre-ordered from GameStop but did not receive a confirmation email are being told to expect it shortly.
  • Nintendo's website cautions that even though customer emails may arrive after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch, delivery is not guaranteed by June 5.
  • If you missed out on pre-orders, consider checking other retailers like Amazon, Costco, and Sam's Club for restocks.
  1. Tech enthusiasts may still have hope for securing a Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, as some GameStop stores have reported having a surplus of units.
  2. Despite the chaotic online pre-order process, GameStop's app eventually began displaying the listings for both the standard console-only model and the Mario Kart World bundle.
  3. With the Switch 2 selling out quickly across major retailers, consumer interest in the device has been overwhelming, making it one of the most highly anticipated gaming launches in recent years.
  4. In an effort to meet the high demand, Nintendo is planning to send out emails to customers who ordered directly through their online store on May 8, although delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed.
  5. Even as more gadgets and technological advancements flood the market, the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to stand out as one of the most sought-after devices among consumers and gadget enthusiasts alike.

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