Nintendo Warns U.S. Customers: Switch 2 Delivery Not Guaranteed Due to High Demand

Nintendo has issued a crucial update for U.S. fans eagerly awaiting the release of the Switch 2. The company has announced that it may struggle to meet the demand for the console, echoing similar concerns it expressed for its Japanese customers. This warning came after Nintendo published an update on its website, indicating that those who registered their interest in purchasing a Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store might not receive their console by the scheduled release date of June 5, 2025.

Nintendo's statement expressed gratitude towards those who have shown interest in the new console: "Thank you to those of you who have already registered your interest in purchasing from My Nintendo Store. We're thrilled by the enthusiasm for Nintendo Switch 2! Due to the very high demand, we will be working diligently to fulfill orders as product becomes available, but delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed. Your invitation email may arrive after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. We'll confirm your shipping date upon purchase."

The company further suggested that fans might have a better chance of securing a Switch 2 at launch by pre-ordering through third-party retailers. However, this advice comes at a time when pre-orders at such retailers, like GameStop, have already sold out shortly after becoming available. Nintendo emphasized that if fans prefer to wait for an invitation from My Nintendo Store, no further action is needed after registering their interest.

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The challenges faced by fans trying to pre-order the Switch 2 on April 24, coupled with Nintendo's warning, suggest that obtaining the next-gen console will be difficult around its launch period. Earlier in the week, Nintendo had warned its Japanese customers that a significant number would miss out on direct pre-orders from the company due to overwhelming demand.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa highlighted the situation in Japan in a statement on X / Twitter, noting that 2.2 million people had applied for a pre-order of the Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store. This number far exceeded the company's expectations and the available stock for the June 5 release date.

According to Nintendo's FAQ on their website, the first batch of invitation emails for the My Nintendo Store in the U.S. will begin on May 8, 2025. Subsequent batches will be sent out periodically until the purchasing process is open to everyone. These initial invitations will be sent on a first-come, first-serve basis to eligible registrants who meet specific priority criteria. Those who receive an invitation will have 72 hours to complete their purchase.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invitation priority requirements:

• You must have purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have had a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for a minimum of 12 months.
• You must have opted in to share gameplay data and have at least 50 hours of total gameplay.

Last week, Nintendo confirmed that Switch 2 pre-orders in the U.S. would start on April 24, 2025, with the console priced at $449.99 and the launch date remaining June 5. Additionally, the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will stay at $499.99, while the prices for both physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will remain unchanged at launch. However, Nintendo has raised the prices of Switch 2 accessories due to ongoing tariff issues.

Originally, Nintendo had planned to open pre-orders for the Switch 2 on April 9 but delayed them to assess the potential impact of tariffs and market conditions.

For those looking to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2, along with accessories like the GameCube controller and games, stay updated with our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide. You can also learn more about how to increase your chances of getting a new Nintendo Switch 2 console on launch day.