GAME will not offer in-store pre-orders for the highly anticipated Switch 2, opting instead for a limited online allocation. This change comes as GAME faces ongoing challenges and structural changes under Frasers Group, which includes closing its head office and warehouse in Basingstoke, leading to more job losses. After internal shifts, GAME's presence is dwindling, primarily existing in concession spaces within Sports Direct. Meanwhile, gamers seeking to secure a Switch 2 can turn to retailers like Argos and Amazon for pre-orders.
Will I be able to pre-order the Switch 2 in-store at GAME?No, GAME has announced that it will not be offering in-store pre-orders for the Switch 2. Instead, there will be a limited number available for pre-order on their website only.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to build upon the success of its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch, which has sold over 100 million units globally. The original console was released in March 2017 and quickly became a favorite for its hybrid design, allowing for both handheld and home console gaming experiences. Fans are eagerly anticipating the new features and improved graphics that the Switch 2 is expected to bring, as it ventures into the competitive landscape of gaming consoles.
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It’s a bummer GAME’s scaling back, but at least online pre-orders mean no more camping out in the cold—just gotta hope the website doesn’t crash
The Switch 2 hype is real, and while GAME’s changes sting, it’s cool to see Nintendo keeping the momentum going after the OG Switch’s massive success.
GAME shifting to online-only pre-orders feels like another nail in the coffin for physical retail, but at least we’ve still got options like Amazon. Here’s hoping the Switch 2’s launch goes smoother than tracking down a PS5 back in the day
Kinda wild to see GAME fade into the background like this, but hey—fewer midnight launch lines means more time to actually play the thing when it arrives.