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My Experience Pre-ordering the Switch 2

Digital sales of hot ticket electronics are still abysmal

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Apr 28, 2025
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As many of you who follow video games already know, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced. More details were shared afterward, and now — for some — the highly anticipated console is available for pre-order in the UK and the US. It’s always an exciting time for video game fans when a new console "drops," but in recent years, the fun and excitement have often been marred by poor planning, bad communication, and a general lack of preparation for selling these coveted systems.

I was recently able to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2, and I thought I’d write up some of the things I noticed — and have consistently noticed — about purchasing these in-demand products.

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