So far, Nintendo Switch 2 fans have been eagerly awaiting the unveiling on April 2, primarily because they're hoping for detailed information about the successor console. But Nintendo may have another big surprise in store. At least, that's what a rumor suggests.
Sure, fans already saw the Nintendo Switch 2 in the first look video the Japanese console and game manufacturer showed about two months ago. After that, things went quiet again regarding the new console. Now, just under a week before the next Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, anticipation is as great as excitement. What exactly will Nintendo reveal? Fans assume it will mostly be technical details—and that Nintendo will, above all, reveal when the Nintendo Switch 2 will celebrate its release.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 already in early April?
An expert from “Tom's Guide” has now predicted something that fans might prefer even more than a mere video about the console's performance: Matt Swider of the restock website “The Shortcut” states that it could be the start of pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 – on the day of the video's release itself. That would be a surprise, because given the lack of information about the console successor, no one currently expects the sales phase to start so suddenly. Matt Swider expects that major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, or GameStop could begin pre-orders around 16 p.m.
Nintendo would then launch the Switch 2 without a significant marketing lead time for pre-orders. Ultimately, that wouldn't be particularly surprising, as the Nintendo Switch's huge success is the best advertising for the Nintendo Switch 2. If the Japanese company succeeds in bringing not only the console itself but also compelling games to the table at the Direct show, there should be little to stop it from getting off to a good start. And history also teaches us that Nintendo is definitely a company that doesn't necessarily work with long lead times. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch, including its release in 2017, also started shortly after a show.
Details on Nintendo Switch 2, the console and game manufacturer wants to present in the Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 presentation, which will be shown on April 2nd.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller* |
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ivoler 4 Pack Protective Glass Compatible for Nintendo Switch 2...* |
8,41 EUR |
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