Nintendo warns its own preorder invites may arrive after Switch 2 launch

The Nintendo Switch 2 preorder has exploded in demand, leading to significant delays as the company seeks to manage the massive influx of orders. Nintendo delayed the original launch from April 9 to April 24 due to concerns over tariffs, but with a surge in demand exceeding expectations even in Japan, where 2.2 million users pre-ordered before receiving an invitation. In North America, those interested must have a Switch Online membership for at least a year and consent to sharing gameplay data. The website's processing has been chaotic, with many retailers like Amazon lacking order pages or users struggling to place orders.