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

The long-awaited announcement from Nintendo about the Switch 2 has finally arrived, but it comes with a cautionary note for U.S. fans eager to get their hands on the new console on release day. After acknowledging challenges in meeting demand in Japan, Nintendo has now shared similar concerns for its American audience.

Nintendo updated its website with a notice for those who have registered their interest in purchasing a Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store. The company warned that it cannot guarantee delivery by the June 5 release date. This means that invitation emails to purchase the console might be sent out after the Switch 2 is already available in stores. However, Nintendo assures customers that they will receive confirmation of their shipping date once the purchase is made.

Nintendo expressed gratitude to fans who have shown interest in the new console, stating, “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.”

For those looking to secure a Switch 2 on launch day, Nintendo suggests pre-ordering from third-party retailers. This advice comes amidst reports that Switch 2 pre-orders have already sold out following their launch overnight. The company directed interested buyers to a GameStop link, although the console is currently unavailable there as well. Nintendo advises those willing to wait for an invitation from the My Nintendo Store to take no further action after registering their interest.

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The scramble to pre-order the Switch 2 on April 24, combined with Nintendo's recent warning, indicates that obtaining the next-gen console at launch will be challenging. Earlier in the week, Nintendo issued a similar warning to its customers in Japan, where 2.2 million people applied for a pre-order directly from the company. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa stated on X / Twitter that the overwhelming number of applications far exceeded their expectations and the available stock for the June 5 release.

According to an FAQ on Nintendo’s website, the first batch of invitations for the My Nintendo Store in the U.S. will be sent out starting May 8, 2025. Subsequent batches will be sent periodically until the purchasing window is open to everyone. Initial invitation emails will be prioritized on a first-come, first-serve basis for those meeting specific criteria. Invitees will have 72 hours to complete their purchase once they receive the email.

Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order invitation priority requirements:

• You must have been the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• You must have had any 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 total gameplay hours.

Last week, Nintendo announced that Switch 2 pre-orders would begin in the U.S. on April 24, 2025, with the original price of $449.99 and the launch date of June 5 remaining unchanged. The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will stay at $499.99, and the prices for both the physical and digital versions of Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99) will not change at launch. However, Nintendo has increased the price of Switch 2 accessories due to ongoing tariff issues.

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

For those interested in pre-ordering a Nintendo Switch 2, along with accessories and games like the GameCube controller, keep an eye on our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide, which will be regularly updated with the latest news and information. You can also find out more about how to increase your chances of getting a new Nintendo Switch 2 console on day one.