Nintendo Switch 2 Faces High Demand, Price Hikes

Nintendo's Switch 2 has experienced overwhelming demand, with over 2.2 million pre-order applications in Japan alone, leading to anticipated global supply shortages. U.S. preorders, delayed by tariffs on Japanese imports, began on April 24 at a $449.99 price point, prompting rapid sell-outs and technical issues at retailers. The console features a larger, sharper 1080p LCD screen and improved Joy-Con controllers, while remaining backwards compatible with Switch 1 Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers. Accessories and the console itself have seen price increases, which Nintendo attributes to the new tariffs. Although a new 3D Mario game is in development, it was not part of the launch lineup. Nintendo is attempting to boost production but warns that supply constraints and reselling may persist at launch.