Sure thing, let’s dive in. This is going to be messy—like my desk when I’m on a deadline. Here goes:
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Okay, so here’s the deal with the Nintendo Switch 2—total chaos right now? That’s putting it mildly. Shuntaro Furukawa, Nintendo’s bigwig, had to stand up and say, “Sorry, folks!” because, surprise surprise, everyone wants one, and, honestly, they can’t make ’em fast enough. I mean, imagine promising your kid a new puppy and realizing you only have a hamster. Oof.
Furukawa was at this fancy shareholder meeting (probably a big one, the 85th—even the number sounds important, right?) and had to admit, “Yep, we’re lagging a bit.” And it’s not just the folks in Japan looking at empty shelves—but hold up—it’s everyone. Like, worldwide. Wild.
So, funny thing, they’re doing these random purchase drawings in Japan. You know when you sign up hoping to win a new gadget but end up with another freebie pen instead? Yeah, kinda like that. Over 2.2 million people tossed their name in the hat and, shocker, many got left hanging. Furukawa even had to drop a note on X—gotta wonder, was he biting his nails while typing?
Four drawings later, people still waiting. It’s like trying to get Taylor Swift tickets—best of luck, right? They’re doing another drawing in July, crossing fingers for the hopefuls who already missed out.
On the bright side, stores are finally beginning to show pity and offering these things directly. Less hoops to jump through. But don’t start camping outside your local game store just yet—unless freezing for a console is your jam.
And let’s not forget the shiny new games! Kicked off with Mario Kart World—zoom zoom!—and there’s a whole lineup coming. Donkey Kong Bananza in July sounds bananas, doesn’t it? Super Mario Party Jamboree, Drag x Drive, and more to keep you button-mashing for months.
Despite the stock drama, Switch 2 is chilling on shelves in some spots globally. Costs a pretty penny though—£395.99 in the UK, €469.99 around Europe, and $449.99 in the US. Wallets, brace yourselves.
Phew. Nintendo Switch 2, am I right? Man, it’s like trying to snag the last slice of pizza at a party. Oh, and there’s a launch trailer out there somewhere—I got lost in thought and forgot to watch it. Maybe you will? Or not. Same difference, really.
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