Nintendo Switch 2: The Console That Broke the Internet!

2025-06-06 12:00:51.057

The Nintendo Switch 2, eight years in the making, finally launched on Thursday, with fans worldwide eagerly awaiting its arrival. Despite a $450 price tag (or $500 for a bundle with Mario Kart World), lines formed outside stores globally. The launch follows months of anticipation, pre-order issues, and concerns about potential tariff delays. The Switch 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, offering interactive chat, screen sharing, a more vibrant display, and a larger screen. The original Switch and the Switch Lite were massive hits, selling millions of units and boosting popular games like "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." Nintendo hopes the Switch 2 will revitalize its declining sales, aiming to sell 15 million units by March 2026. The launch wasn't without its hiccups; pre-orders were plagued by delays and errors, and the threat of tariffs caused further uncertainty. But the Switch 2 is now available at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and GameStop, though widespread shortages are anticipated.