Well, that could have gone better.
Preorders were supposed to go live at 11 a.m.
ET onApril 24,however the retailers site and app shit the bed almost immediately when the time came.
Nintendo Switch 2 running Donkey Kong Bananza© Nintendo
Users, including several of our Gizmodo staff, received a Cloudflare error 502 for bad gateway.
Clicking on it, I was taken to a page where I could buy the console.
I received an order number, but I still have yet to receive a confirmation email.
© Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
The order does not appear in my GameStop account, and my credit card hasnt been charged.
Other buyers apparently had similar issues.
The retailer later told customers that those who didnt receive a confirmation email should be getting one shortly.
© X / GameStop
Since then, Ive received confirmation that my order went through.
We expect Switch 2 online pre-orders to be caught up within the hour.
If you didn’t get a confirmation email, it should be arriving shortly.
Thanks for hanging in therewe’re almost back on track.
The app is back online as of Thursday afternoon.
In an update posted to X, GameStop said Nintendo Switch 2 preorders have sold out online.
We will continue to squash bot and duplicate orders to reopen inventory.
Yes, youll need to go to a brick-and-mortar retail… and wait.
Good luck though, because users are reporting massive lines at GameStop locations across the U.S.
Some locations have varying levels of stock, though others may have upwards of50 unitsor more available.
Some consumers reported getting in line early in the morning and walking out with a receipt for a console.
However, we dont suggest you get in your car right now to see if youre lucky.
At least try calling the store first before you waste your time.
The Switch 2 is set to be one of the biggest gaming launches in years.
Nintendo has promised to send out emails to users ordering directly through the company on May 8.
Your invitation email may arrive after the Nintendo Switch 2 launch.
Maybe its time to cool your jets and just wait to get a console after launch June 5.
That will also give you time to read reviews (hey, we do those!)
and decide whether you really need a new unit in your life.
This is a developing story.
Well be updating this post as we learn more information.
News from the future, delivered to your present.
Those who want a console at launch June 5 should get in line as soon as possible.
