Retail Update Isn't a Good Sign for Those That Missed…

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Retailers are receiving Switch 2 "out of stock" signs from Nintendo, indicating the anticipation and demand for the console.
The Nintendo Switch 2 release on June 5 may see initial stock shortages due to high demand and pre-orders selling out quickly.
Customers who missed pre-orders will have another opportunity to purchase at retailers at midnight on June 5, but units are expected to sell out fast.

A new retail update is spelling a bad omen for people looking to get a hold of a Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day. The next Nintendo system is finally hitting stores on June 5, a date that will most likely go down as a major moment in the history of gaming. In addition to the console itself, a line of Switch 2 launch titles is also going live, including Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, and Switch 2 ports of Civilization 7, Cyberpunk 2077, and more.

Excitement for the Nintendo Switch 2 was high well before the impending release date, with pre-orders selling out at retailers almost as soon as they became available. Nintendo itself has acknowledged that it may struggle to meet initial customer demand for the Switch 2, even as third-party retailers like GameStop and Walmart have tried to prevent bots and scalpers from acquiring all the currently produced Switch 2 units.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Early Adopters Are Starting to Get Confirmation Emails

Some Nintendo fans report receiving confirmation emails concerning pre-orders of the Switch 2 ahead of the console's June 5 launch.

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By James Ratcliff

These third-party retailers are now preparing to sell out of Nintendo Switch 2 consoles on launch day. As reported by VGC, Nintendo has been sending out Switch 2 "out of stock" signs to retailers ahead of the June 5 release. One Reddit user by the handle of Alternative_Basket19 shared a photo of one of the signs at the store where they work, featuring a picture of the Switch 2 console with the words “Out of Stock” above it in white text. Other Reddit users have noted that these signs will be a good marketing tool by demonstrating how in-demand the console is.

Stores Are Getting Switch 2 ‘Out of Stock’ Signs

Sure enough, the Nintendo Switch 2 could be one of the most highly anticipated consoles in recent memory, with speculation about how it would follow up the highly successful Switch spreading online during the latter years of that system’s lifespan. The surprisingly high price tag for some first-party titles like Mario Kart World might have taken the luster from the Switch 2’s imminent launch for some, but there are still plenty of gamers eagerly looking forward to getting their hands on the latest Nintendo hardware.

Those who weren’t able to secure a Switch 2 pre-order will soon get their next chance to buy the new system, but not everyone will be able to get one right away. Retailers like Best Buy are planning to have online Switch 2 orders available at midnight on June 5, but customers should expect to see these units run out quickly when the big day comes.

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