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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Vinay Patel

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders Are Being Cancelled — Here's Where You Might Still Get One

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Eager Nintendo fans are facing disappointment as some early Switch 2 preorders from major retailers are being cancelled. (Credit: Nintendo Store)

The buzz around Nintendo Switch 2 has hit a boiling point, but some fans who thought they'd scored early dibs are now opening their inboxes to find crushing news. While many still frantically refresh websites hoping for a chance at gaming's hottest upcoming console, others are watching their supposed golden tickets vanish.

Word on the street suggests Nintendo's quietly canceling some early Switch 2 pre-orders, sending shockwaves through gaming communities. Anyone lucky enough to have snagged what they thought was a guaranteed console should probably check their emails pronto.

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