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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major UK retailer CANCELS pre-orders for new Nintendo Switch 2 console as angry gamers slam ‘shameful' service
A MAJOR UK retailer has been slammed by gamers after cancelling pre-orders for new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. Several hopeful gamers have reported receiving out of the blue emails from the retailer cancelling their pre-orders. 3 Game has since confirmed that they have cancelled an unspecified number of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. No reason for the cancelled orders has been given by the retailer leaving hopeful customers in the dark. Game took to social media to offer an apology to disappointed customers following a wave of online anger. Successor to one of the best selling consoles in history the Switch 2 has been hotly anticipated for years. The new model will be released to the public on June 5 with eager gamers pre-ordering the console. Several gamers who placed their pre-order through Game however will be sorely disappointed on release day. Game said in a statement on social media: "We sincerely apologise for the recent cancellation of some Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. "We understand how disappointing this is, especially for those who have been eagerly awaiting their order. "We're currently working hard to reinstate as many cancelled orders as possible. "If your order was impacted please know that we are doing everything we can and will be in touch with further updates and next steps." The retailer sent out a slew of emails in recent days to notify hopeful customers of their cancelled orders. A wave of fury against the retailer was launched online as upset gamers flocked to social media to complain. Game went on to say: "Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve this. We truly appreciate your support." Several retailers have had problems with Switch 2 pre-orders, in the US Walmart, Target and GameStop have all cancelled some pre-orders. Further disappointment was reported when it was revealed that most retailers are no longer able to take on fresh pre-orders so close to launch day. Smyths Toys in has stepped up amid the controversy and said that it will have a "limited" number of consoles ready for sale in store on release day. Customers who have had their pre-orders cancelled were left outraged. One took to social media to say: "This is why I didn't pre-order from GAME. "They have disappointed me countless times over the last 2 years. Smyth's all the way." Game has been contacted for comment. 3
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders: Here's the latest availability online and in AZ stores
It's been over two months since Nintendo announced the release date for the long-awaited Switch 2 game console. Preorders opened up on April 23 and 24, depending on where in the U.S. you're located. While the Nintendo website is still allowing people to register to preorder, it has added a note to the order page stating that it can't guarantee delivery by the Switch 2's launch date of June 5. Meanwhile, retailers are already struggling to keep up with the demand and gamers looking to order now are running into low-stock issues. Here's the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 preorders. Yes. The Switch 2 console release date is June 5, 2025. As of April 23, preorders for the Switch 2 have been live at They became available at retailers the following day. To preorder a Switch 2 at you'll need: A Nintendo account. You must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership and have been a member for a minimum of 12 months. You must have at least 50 hours of gameplay and opted in to share that gameplay data. If you meet these criteria, go to the My Nintendo Store and register to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 and some of its accessories. According to delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed due to high demand. Switch 2 preorders at Target are currently out of stock. Switch 2 preorders at GameStop are currently out of stock. Amazon is not offering preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2. According to as of 2024, Amazon doesn't carry first-party Nintendo products. The Switch 2 console preorders at Walmart are currently out of stock. The Switch 2 console preorders at Best Buy are currently out of stock. The Nintendo Switch 2 console will cost $449.99. Online preorders of the Switch 2 have sold out at all retailers. More video game news: Rockstar Games delayed GTA 6 release (again). Here's the official release date Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Switch 2: Pre-order info at Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Amazon
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders: Here's the latest availability online and in AZ stores
It's been over two months since Nintendo announced the release date for the long-awaited Switch 2 game console. Preorders opened up on April 23 and 24, depending on where in the U.S. you're located. While the Nintendo website is still allowing people to register to preorder, it has added a note to the order page stating that it can't guarantee delivery by the Switch 2's launch date of June 5. Meanwhile, retailers are already struggling to keep up with the demand and gamers looking to order now are running into low-stock issues. Here's the latest on Nintendo Switch 2 preorders. Yes. The Switch 2 console release date is June 5, 2025. As of April 23, preorders for the Switch 2 have been live at They became available at retailers the following day. To preorder a Switch 2 at you'll need: A Nintendo account. You must have purchased a Nintendo Switch Online membership and have been a member for a minimum of 12 months. You must have at least 50 hours of gameplay and opted in to share that gameplay data. If you meet these criteria, go to the My Nintendo Store and register to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 and some of its accessories. According to delivery by June 5 is not guaranteed due to high demand. Switch 2 preorders at Target are currently out of stock. Switch 2 preorders at GameStop are currently out of stock. Amazon is not offering preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2. According to as of 2024, Amazon doesn't carry first-party Nintendo products. The Switch 2 console preorders at Walmart are currently out of stock. The Switch 2 console preorders at Best Buy are currently out of stock. The Nintendo Switch 2 console will cost $449.99. Online preorders of the Switch 2 have sold out at all retailers. More video game news: Rockstar Games delayed GTA 6 release (again). Here's the official release date Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Switch 2: Pre-order info at Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Amazon
The Verge
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
DJI said it wouldn't, but it weirdly did anyhow
DJI won't explain why the Mavic 4 Pro went on sale in the USA. . Now, the company won't answer our questions about the launch at all. How did Adorama obtain a shipment of drones? Will DJI honor the preorders at B&H? Does any other retailer have a shipment? Will DJI honor its warranty on those sales? 'We are unable to provide any additional information at this time,' DJI spokesperson Daisy Kong tells The Verge. Adorama's pages now say 'temporarily unavailable'; B&H has 'suspended backorders' for now.
E&E News
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- E&E News
The stripped-down $20,000 truck that makes EVs affordable
The first thing people have heard about the new truck from Slate Auto is that it's cheap — only $20,000 after tax breaks. The second thing is that it's shockingly basic: no paint job, no digital screen, no speakers, not even power windows, until you pay for upgrades. And the third thing — a distant third — is that it's electric. Advertisement The combination is a hit: More than 100,000 people have placed pre-orders for the vehicle, which debuted last month as the Slate and has been promised for delivery by next year. That level of interest suggests that the Slate could aid the electric vehicle's transition from an expensive eco-vehicle to a normal truck for normal dudes.
