Nintendo’s Best System Launch: The Success of the Switch 2

Alright, let’s jump into this chaotic journey. Buckle up!

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So, here’s the thing. I’m not here to blow your mind with the fact that the Switch 2 is a massive hit. Seriously, the obstacles I tackled to nab one… let’s call it an adventure, shall we? Anyway, four days in, since it dropped on June 5th, it’s smashed records—3.5 million popped from shelves. Nintendo’s bosses are probably doing cartwheels. Or maybe not. Who knows what executives do for fun?

And naturally, Doug Bowser from Nintendo throws in his two cents:

“So, yeah, everyone loves it. The whole world’s on board. Playing at home, on commutes, wherever they fancy. And sure, it’s got family vibes. Togetherness and all that.”

Man, that’s gotta win some kinda award for cliché central, right? Not that I have a degree in PR, but even I cringe.

Yet, I gotta give it to them. With the wacky new Mario Kart World, and a bunch of other bangers (keep an eye out—reviews coming soonish), it’s a mad frenzy out there. New gimmicks with the Switch 2 are taking gaming up a notch.

But oh boy, good luck actually finding one. Pre-orders? Gone before you blink. Folks are in line, virtual waits more than anything (honestly, waiting screens deserve their own Yelp reviews). But hang in there! Maybe save a bit for those nifty add-ons, or get a head start with the games that’ve got some sweet upgrades for the Switch 2.

Dig more on the Switch 2 over at Nintendo’s site. And, hey, if you’re up for it, check out the Pure Nintendo Podcast. We ramble about the cool stuff bringing pals and fam together in ways we never imagined. Or maybe we did? Eh, listen and decide for yourself.

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