Nintendo Apologizes for Switch 2 Stock Shortages
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– Nintendo acknowledges Switch 2 shortages in many countries and aims to improve production and supply systems to meet demand.
– The Switch 2 sold over 6 million units in seven weeks, with demand outpacing supply globally.
– Nintendo executives initially believed supply would meet US demand, with price being a bigger factor in early sales than availability.
– The Switch 2 became the fastest-selling home console ever, selling 3.5 million units in four days and breaking a US June sales record.
– The original Switch systems will see price increases in the US, while Switch 2 and Online memberships remain unaffected for now.
Nintendo has issued an apology for ongoing shortages of its highly anticipated Switch 2 console, acknowledging that demand continues to outpace supply in multiple markets. During its recent financial briefing covering April to June 2025, the company revealed the new system sold an impressive 6 million units within just seven weeks of launch. This explosive performance has led to widespread availability challenges, prompting Nintendo to pledge improvements to its manufacturing and distribution networks.
The situation mirrors early struggles faced by competitors during previous console generations, though Nintendo initially expressed confidence in meeting demand. Doug Bowser, president of Nintendo of America, previously predicted adequate supply for the U.S. market before launch, while company president Shuntaro Furukawa emphasized pricing as a critical factor in early adoption. Unlike Microsoft and Sony’s pandemic-era hardware launches, Nintendo’s supply constraints stem purely from unprecedented consumer interest rather than global disruptions.
The Switch 2 has already made history as the fastest-selling home console ever, with 3.5 million units sold in its first four days alone. Its record-breaking performance extended to U.S. retail, where it demolished a June hardware sales benchmark untouched for nearly 20 years.
As Nintendo works to stabilize inventory, another change looms for its product lineup. The original Switch family will see price hikes in the U.S. shortly, though these adjustments won’t impact Switch 2 consoles or Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, for now. Select accessories for the new system, however, will carry higher price tags moving forward.
(Source: GameSpot)
