The Switch 2 launch is here, and oh boy, what a ride it’s been. Some parts are like a well-oiled machine, but others? Total chaos.
So, picture this: a brand-new Switch 2, all shiny, and bam! Ruined. Why? Because good ol’ GameStop thought stapling receipts to the box was a genius idea. Yeah, right through the screen. Social media’s buzzing with folks finding dead pixels, too. Not a plague, but enough to make ya wince.
And then there are those who somehow snagged a Switch 2 without pre-ordering. Like, how? Retailers got flooded with consoles. I rolled up to Target early, expecting the worst, and what do you know? Tickets aplenty. By the time I headed out, the line behind me was still going strong. Somehow, they weren’t out of stock yet.
Now, here’s a twist: Some lucky soul had their Walmart order upgraded to a whole bundle ’cause, surprise, they ran out of basic ones. Meanwhile, others got their orders canceled. Maybe Walmart added snacks to some orders as an “Oops, sorry”? Who knows. It’s a PR fixer-upper, I guess.
But, for late shoppers? Forget it. Best Buy had midnight madness — people camping out like it’s a concert. I bet GameStop’s empty by now too.
The real downer, though, are those waiting for their consoles through the mail. Target buyers are still seeing “preparing to ship.” Like, what? June 11’s ages away when you pre-ordered. Reddit’s got folks grumbling about this mess. Guaranteed consoles, just not for launch day. Next week feels forever away.
And scalpers! Of course, they’re hoarding them. Saw Switch 2s for insane prices online. Nintendo’s anti-scalper tech in Japan would be real handy here.
Anyway, folks who got their hands on one today? It’s a mix of thrill and mundane reality. Setting up, downloading, transferring data — the drill. Yay, new consoles, am I right?
