Nintendo sends Out of Stock signs to US stores before Switch 2 launch as some retailers cancel pre-orders

In brief: It seems Nintendo is so certain that there will be Switch 2 shortages, it's sending Out of Stock signs to US stores ahead of the console's official release. This comes as several retailers in multiple countries cancel customer pre-orders without explanation. Redditor Alternative_Basket19, who says he works in the "warehouse side of things," posted an image of the Switch 2 Out of Stock sign, noting that they came to the store directly from Nintendo. It's not as if this is hubris on Nintendo's part. Retailers are likely to be inundated with questions from customers about Switch 2 availability, so a sign like this one should result in fewer inquiries. Beyond the benefits for retail employees, the signs are also a way of promoting the Switch 2. It's pointed out that some people might not even be aware of the console's release, so the signs show that it's not only here, but also incredibly popular. Despite producing and sitting on inventory for a year and locking pre-orders be ... Read full article.