➀ Nintendo has announced the preorder dates for the Switch 2 in the United States, with several major retailers hosting midnight events.
➁ The Switch 2 will be released on June 5th, and preorders will open on April 24th, 2025.
➂ Major retailers like Target, Walmart, GameStop, and Best Buy are participating in the midnight preorder events.
➀ Nintendo has not yet announced the exact preorder date for the upcoming Switch 2 console in the US.
➁ A leak with a good track record suggests that preorders could start as soon as next week.
➂ Originally, preorders were set to begin on April 9, 2025, but were delayed due to tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
➀ An engineering sample of Valve's Steam Deck handheld sold on eBay for $2,000, three times higher than the most expensive retail model.
➁ The prototype is a rare piece of history, with a clear 'Engineering sample 34, not for resale' badge.
➂ The prototype features 8GB of DDD4 memory, a 256GB SK hynix NVMe SSD, and an unspecified Picasso chip, indicating a Ryzen 3000 series mobile chip with Vega graphics.
➀ Despite the delay in preorder announcements, Nintendo's initial price strategy for Switch 2 was not influenced by tariffs.
➁ Nintendo is assessing the impact of tariffs and may adjust the price accordingly.
➂ The higher price of Switch 2 is due to its upgrades, such as a larger display, redesigned controllers, and faster hardware.
➀ Sony fans are hopeful for a proper follow-up to the PlayStation Vita, possibly driven by the success of the Nintendo Switch 2;
➁ Sony has sent out a survey to gamers asking about their interest in purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2;
➂ The survey aims to understand what aspects of the Switch 2 appeal to gamers, including its display, 4K and 120fps capabilities, controller design, and GameChat function.
➀ Nintendo revealed the upcoming Switch 2 handheld console during a special event;
➁ Preorders start on April 9, 2025, and the console releases on June 5, 2025;
➂ Strategies for increasing your chances of preorder success include setting up accounts, having browser tabs open, and being prepared for launch day.
