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|seo_title=Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders Canceled
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|date=2025-06-04T13:17:51Z
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|content=Just days before the highly anticipated release of the [[Companies/Nintendo|Nintendo]] Switch 2, multiple major U.S. retailers have begun notifying customers that their pre-orders have been canceled—leaving many fans frustrated and confused.

Social media platforms have seen a surge of complaints from customers of Walmart, Target, and GameStop, many of whom say they received little to no notice that their pre-orders had been voided. The reasons given by retailers vary, with some citing stock issues, while others blame payment processing problems—claims that some customers are disputing.

One affected Walmart customer shared a message from the company’s support team, in which a representative said: “I regret to inform you that the order has been canceled due to a large number of orders.”

Target issued a statement acknowledging the problem, saying: “We have identified a small group of customers whose orders were unfortunately affected by a system error. We recognize how exciting this new product launch is, and are working to ensure these customers are taken care of.”

GameStop customers have reported similar experiences, though the company has not yet released an official statement. In several cases, customers say they were only informed of the cancellations after reaching out themselves.

The news follows a similar situation in the UK last week, where video game retailer GAME confirmed it had canceled some pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2. Owned by Frasers Group, GAME apologized via a statement on its website and social media channels but provided no specific reasons for the cancellations. The company has since restricted replies to its posts on the matter.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the most hotly anticipated console launches in recent years, and these last-minute cancellations have left many consumers disappointed and uncertain about when—or if—they’ll be able to secure a console on release day.


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