Bizarre Nintendo Switch 2 Listing Causes Buyer Confusion

Sure, let’s give this a whirl.

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So, you’re hyped about the Nintendo Switch 2, huh? Yeah, me too. But here’s the deal—Best Buy can’t seem to decide if they’re selling them or playing hide and seek. First, they said you might snag one on launch day without a pre-order, but then—poof!—that info vanished. Just like my last set of car keys, honestly.

Anyway, if you’re one of those folks who didn’t pencil your name down for a pre-order, you might be out of luck. But who knows, maybe some stores will have extras. Or maybe not. It’s all as clear as mud right now.

Some nerdy gaming account—Wario64, if that means anything to you—spotted Best Buy teasing about limited stock and a Nintendo doodad giveaway. Less than eight hours later, all that talk had mysteriously disappeared from their site. Maybe they jumped the gun. Or maybe they’ve got fewer consoles than they thought. Either way, if you missed pre-ordering, you might be facing a sad game-less weekend.

Oh, and there was this one analyst rambling about Nintendo having between 6 to 8 million units ready for launch. But really, how true is that? Math isn’t my thing, but it sounds like a whole lot, yet not enough at the same time. Are we talking worldwide here? My brain hurts.

Stores prepping for these things on shelves suggest you’ll spot a few consoles tucked away somewhere on launch day. But maybe keep your expectations low. Just saying. It’s either that or maybe enjoy the mystery of it all—the Schrödinger’s Switch 2! It’s out there and not out there. Existential, right?

Ah, video games. They keep life interesting, don’t they?